In support of the Tibetan struggle for freedom, we are committed to;

• Informing students of political and social issues that surround Tibetans in Tibet and in exile
• Awakening the 'Western conscious' to the reality of suppressed freedom of speech and the violation of human rights
• Providing an open and dynamic forum in which to collectively make a real difference to the lives of ordinary Tibetans in Tibet, and in India

Through talks, cultural events, letter-writing and peace vigils, we campaign for the respect of human rights in Tibet and for Tibetans to have the right to self-determination. We also organise successful fundraising club nights and gigs to raise money for projects run in Tibet, Nepal and India. Our society is small and informal, facilitating constructive debate and pro-action. With privileged access to grass root projects inside Tibet proper, society members are given the opportunity to raise awareness, raise money, and raise the standard of living of those Tibetans affected by China's illegal occupation of Tibet. 

We are by no means anti–Chinese – we understand that other ethnic minorities under China's control and many Han Chinese themselves are also suffering from human rights violation committed by their government. It is our aim to work together with Chinese people to resolve misunderstandings and appreciate each other's culture.

Bristol Coalition for Tibet has 3 main concerns which individual society members can actively engage with:

- political awareness (politics of the past, the present and the future)

- environmental awareness (the damage China's occupation inflicts on the Tibetan plateaux)

- fund raising (sponsoring exiled children in India, and donating to vital grass-root projects in Tibet)

The above options are designed to allow individual members to work productively according to their own skills and interests. We work in alliance with Students for a Free Tibet UK, a network of University Tibet support groups across the country, Free Tibet Campaign and Tibet Relief Fund, both based in London. We receive materials and information from these organisations and co-sponsor some events, so we shall also offer you support, organisational tools and contacts, as well as a warm, friendly environment in which to develop valuable lifelong skills. 

THROUGH PEACEFUL HEARTS, PEACEFUL MINDS AND PEACEFUL INTELLIGENCE MAY THIS WORLD TRULY MOVE FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT.

FREE TIBET, FREE MINDS