Employer profile
Tibet Initiative
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationHuman RightsPolitics
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded1989
LocationBerlin
About us
Founded in 1989, Tibet Initiative Deutschland e.V. advocates for human rights and self-determination in Tibet. The organization actively engages in campaigns such as "Flagge zeigen für Tibet," which mobilizes over 400 cities annually, and works on environmental protection ("Blue Tibet"), children's rights, and political prisoners ("Free Me"). With approximately 1,500 members and nationwide regional groups, it fosters participation and disseminates uncensored information via "Tibet Unzensiert." Its headquarters are in Berlin.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Promoting Human Rights and Self-Determination
The organization actively advocates for the human rights and right to self-determination of the Tibetan people and combats transnational repression.
Justice for Political Prisoners
Through campaigns like 'Free Me', Tibet Initiative calls for the release of political prisoners and highlights human rights violations in Tibet.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing Inequalities for Tibetan People
Tibet Initiative advocates for reducing the inequalities experienced by the Tibetan population concerning human rights and political participation.
Life on Land
Protecting Tibet's Ecosystems via 'Blue Tibet'
The 'Blue Tibet' campaign focuses on environmental protection in Tibet, aiming to conserve its unique terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
FAQs
Q1What does Tibet Initiative advocate for?+
Tibet Initiative Deutschland e.V. advocates for human rights and self-determination in Tibet. It conducts campaigns against transnational repression, for environmental protection with "Blue Tibet," for children's rights in forced internment camps, and for political prisoners with "Free Me." Additionally, it disseminates uncensored information via "Tibet Unzensiert" and keeps Tibet on the UN agenda.
Q2How can interested individuals get involved with Tibet Initiative?+
Interested individuals can get involved through membership, which currently includes around 1,500 members, or via the nationwide regional groups. The organization also hosts events like "Höhenmeter für Tibet" (Altitude Meters for Tibet) and donation drives such as "3 Tage für Tibet" (3 Days for Tibet), offering further opportunities for engagement.
Q3Where can interested individuals find current job openings at Tibet Initiative?+
Current job openings at Tibet Initiative are available on the organization's official website at the following link: https://www.tibet-initiative.de/jobs/.
Q4How large is Tibet Initiative and how is it structured?+
Tibet Initiative is an organization with a core team of 2 to 10 staff members. It is supported by approximately 1,500 members and over 50 volunteer regional groups throughout Germany, who amplify Tibet's voice.
Q5Where is Tibet Initiative headquartered?+
Tibet Initiative is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. From there, it coordinates its nationwide activities and campaigns.
Q6What key campaigns and achievements distinguish Tibet Initiative?+
A significant achievement is the "Flagge zeigen für Tibet" campaign, which celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2026 and annually mobilizes over 400 cities to participate. Other key campaigns include "Blue Tibet" for environmental protection, "Free Me" for political prisoners, and "Tibet Unzensiert" for information dissemination.
Q7Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Tibet Initiative contribute to?+
Tibet Initiative primarily contributes to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Secondarily, it supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) through its work.
