In 1994, a group of inspired individuals created what would become the largest international grassroots organization in the Tibetan Freedom Movement — Students for a Free Tibet (SFT). This year is SFT’s 25th anniversary, and we're dedicating it to the grassroots — the...

Students for a Free Tibet is extremely proud to be the largest grassroots organization working in the Tibetan movement in the world! But what does that look like? As the academic year comes to an end, I am excited to share two...

I am excited to announce that the SFT East Coast Conference 2019 will be organized by SFT International and SFT UMass Amherst on April 13-14! East Coast Conference is a great opportunity for youth activists to network and develop their skills through...

In 2019, we’ve already celebrated the closure of Confucius Institute (CI) on campuses across North America, including UMass Boston—but our work does not stop here. These closures are a testament to the power of grassroots activism, and we believe that together we...

On March 10, 1959, tens of thousands of Tibetans took to the streets of Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, to rise up against China’s illegal invasion and occupation of their homeland. 60 years later, we continue to honor those individuals through our actions.  We REMEMBER our Tibetan...

Earlier this month, Chemi Lhamo—SFT Canada Board Member—clinched a well-deserved election victory to serve as the University of Toronto Scarborough Student Union President. During this special time, there is a story that Chemi shared that deeply resonated with me: “I was 11 yrs old...