Educational Service Projects
In addition to our Emergency Fund, we have also offered our support for Tibetans in exile through Educational Service Projects, each developed upon request of departments of the Tibetan Government in Exile, schools and local non-governmental organizations.
Here is a summary of the programs we have offered, including Teacher Training, Curriculum development, Events & Workshops.
As a result of our educational programs, Tibetans have become more aware of the dangers that toxic materials present in their communities, while learning how to prevent and avoid toxic exposure. In that way, we continue to work towards a healthier generation of Tibetan refugees learning to survive in exile.
Here is a summary of the programs we have offered, including Teacher Training, Curriculum development, Events & Workshops.
- From 1995-2007, Solutions in Action has provided programs and services in response to direct requests from departments of the Tibetan government in exile (CTA: Central Tibetan Administration), schools and non-governmental organizations.
- In 1999, upon request of the Department of Education, we researched, wrote and helped coordinate publication of a short book called, "Education in Exile: An Informative Guide to the Department of Education." It continues to help raise financial support for schools, educational and vocational training programs for Tibetans in 85 Settlements.
- From 1996-1999 we also offered resources, curriculum and education specialists for the Environment & Development Desk's (DIIR) Teacher Training and Sustainable Agriculture programs.
- From 1995-1998, upon request of the Tibetan Welfare Office, we developed educational materials, organized educational events, provided workshops for TCV's Youth Education Center, Indian Schools and coordinated volunteer placement.
- From 1999-2007, we provided & developed educational materials with the Health Department (DoH), and have offered trainings, conferences and courses to train Health Department Staff, Educators & Community leaders in 'Preventative Environmental Health' and 'Toxic Exposure Prevention'. We continue to consult with them on project follow-up, assessment and to potentially offer Environmental Health conferences and trainings in the future.
- In 1999, we were requested by the Tibetan Minister of Health (Kashag) to train Health Care staff from settlements throughout India. In early 2000, we spent seven weeks in the Mundgod Settlement doing environmental health assessment, consultation, and educational programs culminating in a five day workshop for community leaders representing various stakeholders in the local settlement.
- In 2005, organized upon request of the Tibetan Department of Health (DoH), we offered the 'Toxic Exposure Prevention Training Conference' including workshops, environmental health education planning sessions & educational resource materials for heads of Health Departments and Health Educators from some of the largest settlements in India. This training was part of our ongoing, "Toxic Exposure Prevention Project." Click here for the Toxic Exposure Prevention Project (TEPP) summary.
- In 2007, in cooperation with former Health Minister, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche & the DoH, we offered the 'Preventive Environmental Health Conference' held for heads of various Tibetan government departments and NGO's with the aim of creating a long term plan for environmental health for Tibetan settlements.
- For both Tibetan non-profit organization, Tibetan Environmental Awareness Movement (TEAM), as well as for the Tibetan Government Departments of Health, Environment & Agriculture, we disseminated curriculum developed by the Hesperian Foundation, on topics such as 'Safer Alternatives to Pesticides' and 'Toxic Exposure Prevention.' We also provided similar curriculum that we have developed.
As a result of our educational programs, Tibetans have become more aware of the dangers that toxic materials present in their communities, while learning how to prevent and avoid toxic exposure. In that way, we continue to work towards a healthier generation of Tibetan refugees learning to survive in exile.
