Welcome to the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of Minnesota!

The Minnesota chapter of Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC-MN) was founded on November 14, 1998. RTYC engages in promoting the just cause of Tibet reaching out beyond the Tibetan community with seminars, campaigns and talks. RTYC-MN sets out to accomplish the mission explicitly stated in the objectives of its parent organization 'The Central Executive Tibetan Youth Congress' based in Dharamsala, India.

The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) is a worldwide organization of Tibetans united in our common struggle for the restoration of complete independence for the whole of Tibet, which includes the tradition three provinces of U-Tsang, Do-toe, and Do-med. An independent organization, with a written constitution and its own plans and programs, TYC has emerged as the largest and most active non-governmental organization of Tibetans in exile. We havemore than 20,000 members worldwide.

From its very inception, TYC emerged as an active force with clear aims and objectives. It also served as a catalyst to bring out certain reforms and changes within the Tibetan community so as to enhance the development of truly democratic society. TYC therefore, sees itself as an instrument to fulfill the wishes of the Tibetan people.

How Do You Join?

Joining the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of MN is essentially an act of one's endorsement that the Tibetan people have the right to be free. Membership in RTYC is open to any Tibetan who subscribes to the Aims and Objectives of the Organization. Since TYC is primarily a freedom movement, there is no age limit and no distinction between men and women. However, the vast majority of members and the leadership continue to be youth. Join RTYC now!

About TYC TYC was founded on Oct 7, 1970 in Dharamsala with His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivering the inaugural address. This strengthened the Tibetan people's struggle for independence and ensured its continuity. Learn more about TYC...

About nartyc The North American Regional Tibetan Youth Congress meets every year for annual working committee meeting. The IXth North American Regional Tibetan Youth Congress Working Committee Meeting was convened in Minneapolis on June 27 and 28th of 2009. Read more about NARTYC...

In OUR community RTYC MN is proud to have such a strong presence in the Twin Cities. Many other Tibetan organizations are represented throughout Minnesota. Read more about our local Tibetan community. Explore our community in the Twin Cities...

GLOBAL TIBETAN LINKS Explore Tibetan government, support groups, news, radio and more with these Tibetan global community links. You can be a part of this crucial movement for freedom and change. Read how! Explore our global community...