Mission
Overview
Rabsal was started by Tibetans to represent and sustain Tibetan culture. Rabsal is a Tibetan word meaning very bright and is commonly associated with a window. Using multimedia technology, we illuminate Tibetan life and customs both for young Tibetans and people outside Tibet. As an open window, we strive for a two-way movement: representing Tibetan culture in an accessible way and regenerating the culture through the involvement of Tibetans and non-Tibetans.
Guiding Principle
Rabsal uses multimedia technology to creatively capture aspects of Tibetan culture and to invigorate interest among young Tibetan people in their representations and regeneration of their culture.
Rabsal trains young Tibetans in the use of multimedia devices, in language and computer skills, and in leadership skills and a basic understanding of systematic project management. As a symbol of our commitment, each staff member serves as a mentor to a young Tibetan girl or boy, with the aim of inspiring a younger generation of Tibetans.
Rabsal welcomes participation of local people in all our projects.
How we work
Rabsal is a local initiative with global support. We work collaboratively with a variety of international partners, including the Kham Film Project, www.khamfilmproject.org, and Machik, www.machik.org. Rabsal is a registered non-profit organization in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. It has a fiscal arrangement with Machik, a US-based non-profit organization. This arrangement allows for tax-exempt contributions to be made to Rabsal. For more information on how to contribute please click here.
Where we work
We currently work in both farming and nomadic Tibetan communities of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.
