Machik
Washington, China
Machik, registered in 2001, is a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities on the Tibetan plateau by seeking to develop new opportunities for education, capacity-building, and innovation in an area comprised of largely subsistence-farming and nomadic families. Machik strives for innovative and solutions-oriented approaches to the challenges of community revitalization and sustainability and is committed to micro-level, grassroots work.
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Current Projects
Our work is currently organized around six themes: Education, Conservation and Green Technology, Women's Initiatives, Economic Opportunities, Multimedia and Digital Technology and Social Entrepreneurship.
Partner Needs
DONATE
You can help strengthen communities on the Tibetan plateau by making an online donation to Machik now (www.machik.org). Or send a check payable to "Machik" to:
Machik
1609 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 400
Washington DC 20009
USA
DONATE YOUR FACEBOOK BIRTHDAY CAUSE TO MACHIK
A birthday wish allows your friends and family to support a nonprofit you care about in honor of your birthday.
SIGN THE CHARTER FOR ENGAGEMENT
Add your voice to the Charter for Engagement and join the call for a commitment to the principles of direct engagement and solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet.
JOIN THE MACHIK E-LIST
Stay informed about our work and upcoming events by joining our Machik e-list and tell a friend about our efforts. Please also visit the Machik Community page at www.machik.org.
JOIN THE MACHIK FACEBOOK CAUSE
Join the Machik Facebook Cause and invite your friends to join, too.
GIVE YOUR TIME
Machik began as an all-volunteer organization. Without the efforts of our expanding circle of volunteers, interns and grassroots supporters, this work would not be possible. Learn how you can become a volunteer or intern for Machik at www.machik.org.
BUY A TIBETAN RUG
You can also support the work of Machik by purchasing a Tibetan rug from Zamling Carpets. Proceeds from your purchase will be donated to Machik to support our ongoing programs and operation. Learn more about Zamling at www.yayla.com.
Financial Needs
PROGRAMS IN NEED OF FUNDING:
Summer Enrichment Program
Machik College Fund
Mother's Wish Program
Snowlands Women's Journal
Tibetan Community Library
Tibetan Women Writers Conference
In Kind Needs
High speed laser printer
Office laptop
Video camera
Digital still camera
DC area residents willing to host volunteers
Mission Statement
Machik's mission is to strengthen communities on the Tibetan plateau. Our aim is to establish a portal for developing new partnerships and synergies that can help create alternative pathways toward a strong, healthy, and more sustainable future on the Tibetan plateau.