By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA 15 May: The Tibetan Centre for Conflict Resolution (TCCR), a pioneering non-profit organization based in Dharamshala dedicated to non-violent conflict management, celebrated 25 years of service in peacebuilding and conflict transformation today at the Staff Mess Hall of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

Founded in 2001 with just three members, the organization was initially trained and supported by Mrs. Else Hammerich and Mr. Bjarne Vestergaard of the Danish Centre for Conflict Resolution. Over the years, TCCR has grown into a dedicated team of trainers and facilitators working with both governmental and non-governmental organizations within and beyond the Tibetan community. Through its work, the organization has promoted democratic values and strengthened skills in non-violent conflict transformation by blending modern conflict resolution approaches with Buddhist principles of non-violence.

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