Urgent Support Needed for Tibetan Families in Ladakh After Devastating Snowstorm

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Dharamshala: The Jangthang region of Ladakh is home to a large Tibetan community spread across nine scattered communities. They live a nomadic lifestyle, relying on sheep, goats, and yaks for their livelihood. These animals are essential for both their survival and the preservation of their traditional culture.  

Today, on behalf of Central Tibetan Relief Committee (CTRC), I reach out with a heavy heart to share the dire situation faced by these communities. Recently, a catastrophic snowstorm swept through Jangthang, claiming the lives of 4,140 livestock, devastating over 240 families. This loss is not just a number—it is...

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