In an era where information shapes the world, we, the storytellers, unite under the banner of truth, integrity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Partnerships & Collaborations
In Association of Tibetan Journalists, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive greater transparency and integrity in reporting.
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In a true and ideal democratic system, freedom of speech is recognised as an important element. For that, independent media is essential as media plays vital role in people’s daily lives. Therefore, our media should always try to enlighten and educate the general public, by covering world affairs as well as providing general information – particularly news related to Tibet. This social responsibility should be implemented in the most dedicated manner, and consistently for as long as the need exists. The formation of a press club is a very welcome measure in order to improve and better organise the Tibetan media. I offer my prayers for the growth of an exemplary Association of Tibetan Journalists."
His Holiness the 14th Dalai LamaNovember 1997 Dharamshala India
About Us
Our History
In 1997, the Tibetan journalists working in Dharamsala met to form an organisation. The outcome was the immediate initiation of the Association of Tibetan Journalists. Subsequently, a formal Charter was adopted and the association commenced to function, even with the meagre resources available at that time.
Pema Dhondup, the former Producer and Editor of Sargyur, a periodical video news magazine, was elected the first President of the associaton. Rabsel, the former Editor of Tibet Times, a Tibetan language newspaper published three times a month, was elected as Vice President.
At the completion of Pema Dhondup’s tenure, Rabsel took over the post of President. He served until the current President, Lobsang Wangyal, commenced his tenure on 12 May 2002.
Ugyen Norbu, a former reporter of Radio Free Asia, served as the General Secretary since the inception of the association, until his resignation at the end of July 2004 to pursue further studies in the US.
The founding members are:
- Pema Dhondup, former Producer and Editor of Sargyur
- Rabsel, former Editor of the Tibet Times
- The late Kunsang Paljor, reporter of Radio Voice of Tibet
- Ugyen Norbu, former reporter of Radio Free Asia
- Karma Yeshi,former Editor of Tibetan Rangzen
- The late Pema Lhundup,former Editor of English Rangzen
- Lobsang Wangyal,freelance photojournalist.
Team
Meet our Team
10 + years of experience in translation and content creation. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Assistant Editor at Tibettimes
Since 2018, serving as a news reporter and anchor for Voice of Tibet, a Tibetan shortwave radio station located in Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh.
News reporter at VOT
Tenzin Nyidon, a reporter at Phayul.com, completed her Masters in International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University. With experience since January 2022, she specializes in producing analytical reports and video news for the leading English-language Tibetan exile news outlet.
Reporter at Phayul
Contact Us
Association Tibetan Journalists provide assistance to individuals and organizations to facilitate their press invitations/releases to all the ATJ members as well as all the local Indian Press.
If you would like to send a press announcements, please send us an email info(at)tibetanjournalists(dot)net with all the details most preferably in Tibetan and English so that we can forward it to all the Journalists.
In case of emergencies such as news from Tibet, you can call us directly at +919816582633 or +919816742222.
If you have any queries, you can contact us through the form below.