Global TCV Alumni Conference – North America

📍 Tibet house, New York City | July 11-12, 2025
First-Ever Gathering of Its Kind

Theme: "The Path for Future TCV"

A Historic Homecoming

We are honored to announce the first-ever Global Tibetan Children's Village (TCV) Alumni Conference in North America, taking place in New York City this July.

For over six decades, TCV has been far more than an educational institution—it has been a home, a sanctuary, and the foundation that shaped generations of Tibetan children in exile. Rooted in compassion and resilience, TCV has nurtured thousands of alumni who now carry its values across the globe, building purposeful lives and strengthening communities from the Himalayas to Manhattan.

This July, we gather to celebrate that extraordinary legacy.

Charting the Path Forward

As our alumni network spans continents and generations, we stand at a defining crossroads for TCV's future. Our beloved institution faces unprecedented challenges—from evolving financial landscapes and shifting demographics to the urgent need for sustainable growth and cultural preservation in a rapidly changing world.

This conference centers on a crucial question: How do we, as TCV alumni, actively shape and strengthen the path forward for our institution?

We gather not just to celebrate our past, but to collectively address TCV's current challenges and co-create solutions that ensure it continues to be a beacon of hope, education, and opportunity for generations of Tibetan children yet to come.

Our Mission: Building Tomorrow's TCV

🛤️ CHART THE PATH
Define TCV's strategic direction for the next decade through collaborative visioning sessions, addressing key challenges from financial sustainability to enrollment trends, and developing actionable roadmaps for institutional resilience.

🤝 UNITE FOR PURPOSE
Strengthen alumni networks across generations and professions, creating lasting partnerships that amplify our collective impact—from fundraising and sponsorship to advocacy and cultural preservation.

💡 INNOVATE & ELEVATE
Develop cutting-edge solutions for TCV's evolving needs—exploring new educational models, sustainable funding mechanisms, and innovative approaches to attract and retain both students and qualified staff.

🌱 INVEST IN LEGACY
Build sustainable support systems including corpus funds, enhanced alumni engagement, and long-term planning that ensures TCV's continued excellence while honoring His Holiness's vision of serving the broader Himalayan community.

🗺️ NAVIGATE TOGETHER
Create frameworks for ongoing alumni leadership in addressing TCV's challenges, from demographic shifts and cultural concerns to the imperative of "Tibetans supporting Tibetans" in an evolving global landscape.

Your Role in TCV's Tomorrow

This invitation-only conference brings together carefully selected TCV alumni—accomplished professionals from diverse fields and generations who are positioned to make meaningful contributions to our institution's future. TCV President Sonam Sichoe will share comprehensive insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, setting the foundation for strategic dialogue and actionable solutions.

Our invited delegates represent the breadth of TCV's impact: from recent graduates to seasoned leaders, spanning industries and continents. Each brings unique expertise and perspectives essential to developing sustainable pathways forward through focused, high-level discussions.

Gala Dinner: Shape the Future

July 12, 2025 | Phuntsok Deshe Tibetan Community Center, New York City

Two days of intensive strategic sessions culminating in a Community Gala open to the broader Tibetan community. The gala provides an opportunity for conference delegates to share insights from their discussions with the wider community, while fostering extended dialogue with President Sonam Sichoe and TCV alumni representatives from across the globe.

Because TCV serves all Tibetans, this celebration welcomes the entire Tibetan community to be part of envisioning our shared future.

"The Path for Future TCV—Guided by Our Past, Built by Our Hands"

Once TCV, Always Forward