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“I was truly part of a multi-faceted, groundbreaking
program that made a tangible impact on children during some of the most
formative years of their lives, which is all the more reason that present and
continued involvement in a program like Machik’s SEP is more important now than
ever.”
- Amy Baum, 2009 Summer Enrichment Program Volunteer
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ABOUT SEP
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The only program on the Tibetan plateau that gathers young Tibetans from
across diverse areas of the region for enrichment and skills development, Machik's Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) offers a unique learning opportunity for Tibetan youth empowerment. Through the joint efforts of Tibetan, Chinese and international volunteers,
SEP strives to train the next generation of Tibetan young leaders by instilling
the values of community service, cultural preservation and environmental
conservation and by encouraging reflection on intercultural exchange in a
globalized world.
Drawing on volunteers both
from around the world and from urban areas such as Beijing, Shanghai, and
Lhasa, SEP has brought new languages, new resources, and new networks to
communities across the Tibetan Plateau. Past classes have included
English, Tibetan, Chinese, participatory film-making, photo camp, music, incense
making, economics, science, health and other activities.
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A short summary of Machik's past Summer Enrichment Programs:
| Year |
Coordinator(s) |
Location |
Students |
Volunteers |
| 2004 |
Tashi Rabgey, Losang Rabgey
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Chungba |
50 |
4 |
| 2005 |
Tashi Rabgey, Losang Rabgey |
Chungba |
60 |
6 |
| 2006 |
Tashi Rabgey, Losang Rabgey |
Chungba |
100 |
9 |
| 2007 |
Tashi Rabgey, Losang Rabgey
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Chungba |
100 |
14 |
| 2009 |
Ian Anderson |
Chengdu |
51 |
26 |
| 2010 |
Julie Bowes |
Chengdu |
63 |
31 |
| 2011 |
Elizabeth Tseng
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Gyalthang |
50 |
28 |
| 2012 |
Ellie McCutcheon, Tenzing Wangmo Gyatotsang
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Kunming |
58 |
27 |
| Total: |
532 |
145 |
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ARE YOU INTERESTED?
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| Make a positive impact on Tibetan youth from across the
plateau and learn about Tibetan culture and language! |
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We seek volunteers with:
• exceptional maturity,
• a strong commitment to youth development and cross-cultural learning,
• the ability to work with students and volunteers from a wide range of
backgrounds in a challenging environment.
Volunteers primarily
prepare and teach 1-2 classes based on curriculum established by the SEP
Committee. Volunteers also chaperone field trips and assist with activities
such as guest speakers and seminars.
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SUPPORT A RURAL TIBETAN STUDENT
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Give a rural Tibetan youth an enriching summer experience. A tax-deductible donation of $500 will pay for the full summer for a rural Tibetan
youth at SEP 2013. Your donation will support one child's room,
board, class materials, transportation, insurance, and oversight for the
month-long Summer Enrichment Program.
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CONTACT US
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| Please send inquiries to sep@machik.org.
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