The Tibetan Settlement Office (TSO; formally known as Tibetan Welfare Office - TWO), caters to the social welfare of the Tibetan people in Dharamsala. Besides TSO carrying out the works of Tibetan Assembly, the Kashag and all the Departments of Central Tibetan Administration, it is actively implementing projects in social, cultural, economic, and environmental fields which are agreed to bring sustainable development and the sense of universal responsibility.

Beginning in a small office, today we have expanded into a multi-faceted operation with forty four full time employees.

This website describes our major activities in order to bring them to the attention of concerned individuals and aid organizations. We hope our work will inspire others around the world.

Aims & Objectives

The Tibetan Settlement Office (TSO), Dharamsala, is strictly based on Truth, Non-Violence, and Genuine Democratic Governance as the directive principles for serving the Tibetan people in Dharamsala.

Our objectives and subsequent activities are drawn upon a need-based approach in development.  Non-violence, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and sustainability are the guiding principles of all the major activities of the Tibetan Settlement Office (TWO) , Dharamsala.

Scope of Operations

Looking after our children

• Child Sponsorship programme
• Youth Empowerment programme
• Youth Sports & Activities
• Drug Rehabilitation programme

Looking after our community

• Welfare of the poor & elderly people
• Support to the newly arrived refugees
• Social work
• Legal aid to the Tibetans
• Conflict resolution
• Intercultural cooperation

Looking after health & environment

• Waste management programme
• Environmental Education Project
  
• Handmade paper recycling workshop
• Green Shop
• Environmental Education Center
• Clean Ups and festivals
• Free medical check
• Stray dog project