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The recent self-immolation protests that took place in occupied Tibet call us to action! We can’t remain silent, yet what can we do to effectively generate broad awareness of the tragic situation in Tibet that is driving Tibetans to such desperate measures? Well, here is one simple, yet thought-provoking action that can be undertaken very easily, at no cost and with little time: Using a simple piece of chalk, let’s outline the Tibetan dead in our streets.

A grassroots effort to evolve a new model of tourism in the High Himalayas. Mountain Shepherd began with the Nanda Devi Campaign for cultural survival and sustainable livelihoods in 2003.

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) was the first non-governmental human rights organization to be established in exile in India. It is entirely run and staffed by Tibetans in exile. TCHRD aims to promote and protect human rights of the Tibetan people in Tibet and to educate the exile Tibetan community on human rights principles and democratic concepts.

The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) promotes human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet

The IndiaMike.com forums are a place for India travellers to research and review their next India trip, from a community of India travellers dedicated to helping and educating India travellers both new and old

Monthly online magazine covering politics, society and art

Blog from from India-based activist Kamayani Bali– Mahabal. Kracktivism is the activism which bridges the gap between online and offline activism. Kracktivism kracks down on upon human rights violations perpetrated by the State and private sector and individuals.

Aims to be a non-partisan watchdog supporting the progressive and democratic forces in Uttarakhand.

Campaign to persuade Google to put Tibet’s heritage back on the map – by officially adding the traditional Tibetan names written in the Tibetan alphabet.

Free online Education classes

Guidebooks for walkers, mountaineers, trekkers, climbers and cyclists

Outdoor books and guidebooks

TerraNomada is a small independent stock photo agency representing for image licensing the work of Dennis Kaarsgaarn and Elmer Jutte. The image bank contains over 10.000 images, covering a vast diversity of worldwide travel, nature and historical subjects

Images of the Himalaya from the Travel925 website - a source for pictures covering 106 countries on 8 continents.

Annual journal of the Himalayan Club, covering climbing, explorations, scientific observations and almost everything to the Himalaya. The contributors include some of the best writers and climbers active in the range.

A collaborative content community focused on climbing, mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor activities

India's national apex body for mountaineering. It's main objectives are to organize, support and provide a base for expeditions for mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking at high altitudes and to promote, encourage, support and execute schemes for related adventure activities and environmental protection work in the Himalaya.

The IndiaMike.com forums are a place for India travellers to research and review their next India trip, from a community of India travellers dedicated to helping and educating India travellers both new and old

Medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travellers to high mountainous regions of the world.

Russian (and CIS) Mountaineering, Alpinism and Expeditions. In English. An important reference with frequent updates, especially about ascents by Russian and CIS climbers.

Guide to mountaineering resources on the web

Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail, a network of existing treks and trails which together form one of the longest and highest walking trails in the world.

A reference point for anyone wanting to trek in the Himalaya, especially along the Great Himalaya Trail along the length of the various himals that combine to form the full range that divides India and China

A collaborative content community focused on climbing, mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor activities

The IndiaMike.com forums are a place for India travellers to research and review their next India trip, from a community of India travellers dedicated to helping and educating India travellers both new and old

Nepal Himalayan Treks - Provides information on trekking tours in the Nepal, Himalayas.

Alan Arnette’s expedition dispatches, dedicated to Alzheimer's sufferers. Mainly covering 8000m peaks.

My blog from Scotland about politics and human rights

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