Urgent Appeal: Support Tibetan Families in Ladakh After Devastating Snowstorm

6th April 2025 / GATPM

The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) urgently calls on friends and supporters worldwide to stand in solidarity with the Tibetan refugee community in northern India. A catastrophic snowstorm has severely impacted the nomadic Tibetan families in Ladakh’s Jangthang region, causing immense loss and hardship.

These resilient communities, who have preserved their traditional way of life for generations, now face an unprecedented crisis. The storm has claimed the lives of over 4,140 livestock, devastating more than 240 families who depend entirely on these animals for their livelihood. Sheep, goats, and yaks provide not only sustenance but also economic stability through wool and dairy products. With this massive loss, their very survival is at risk.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering, President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) makes the urgent appeal in Tibetan language for assistance.

Why This Matters

Living in one of the harshest environments, these Tibetan families now struggle to meet their daily needs. The loss of livestock means:

No source of income from wool and dairy products.
Severe food shortages as their primary means of sustenance is wiped out.
Threats to their traditional way of life, deeply intertwined with nomadic herding.
Increased vulnerability to extreme weather conditions with limited resources for recovery.

How You Can Help

GATPM urges all our friends and allies to respond immediately to the Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) appeal. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Donate Now: The Central Tibetan Relief Committee (CTRC) has launched an emergency crowdfunding campaign to provide essential aid to affected families. Your generous contribution can help provide food, shelter, and long-term support for rebuilding livelihoods.
Contact the CTA Directly: If you are in India, please reach out to your nearest Tibetan Settlement Office for donation and relief coordination. If you are outside India, kindly get in touch with the nearest Office of Tibet – London, UK.
Spread the Word: Share this urgent appeal with your networks, social media platforms, and local communities. Raising awareness is just as crucial as direct financial support.

Act Now – Show Your Solidarity

This is not just about financial assistance – it is about showing our collective compassion and standing with a community that has already faced immense hardships. The Tibetan people have long fought for their dignity and survival, and in this moment of crisis, they need your support more than ever.

For more details on the ongoing relief efforts and how you can help, please contact the Central Tibetan Administration directly at north@tibet.net or visit www.centraltibetanreliefcommittee.net.

Let us come together to help these Tibetan families rebuild their lives. Your support today can make a world of difference.

Tsering Passang
Founder & Chair
Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM)

P.S. The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) are not raising funds for the affected Tibetan families. We are simply helping to promote the urgent appeal made by the Central Tibetan Administration on 4th April 2025.