Tibetan youth-led · Mental health · Community care
You are not alone.
Chisem Foundation is a Tibetan youth-led mental health nonprofit. We use storytelling, cultural connection, workshops, and community resources to make mental health conversations more open, accessible, and stigma-free.
སྤྱི་སེམས
“Chisem” is a Tibetan word meaning Selflessness — community care first, rooted in compassion.
2022
Founded
Youth-led
& community-based
6
Ongoing initiatives
Tibetan
Youth & diaspora communities
001 — About Chisem
A safe place to talk about mental health.
Founded in 2022, Chisem Foundation is a Tibetan youth-led, community-based nonprofit advancing mental health awareness and support through creative, culturally grounded, and community-led initiatives. We believe mental health starts with a conversation.
002 — Chisem Initiatives
Creative, culturally grounded ways to open the conversation.
001
About Me Podcast
A storytelling platform where individuals share experiences, challenges, and healing journeys related to mental well-being.
002
དྲི་བ་གཉིས་གསུམ། / 23Q
A self-inquiry series using 23 reflective questions to encourage personal growth, clarity, and authentic self-expression.
003
MY ཁུག་མ།
A cultural and lifestyle series featuring Tibetan influencers and community voices through the lens of everyday personal items.
004
Annual Review
A youth reflection practice that encourages accountability, self-awareness, goal-setting, and personal growth.
005
Community Events & Workshops
Mental health awareness events, suicide prevention workshops, a Monthly Open Discussion, youth initiatives, and self-love events.
003 — Mental Health Resource Hub
Support, whenever you need it.
A centralized area for mental health information, support, and practical guidance — culturally sensitive and easy to reach. You are not alone; here are ways to find support.
004 — Stories & Media
Real voices from our community.
Podcast
About Me Podcast
Experiences, challenges, and healing journeys — shared in the person’s own words.
Reflective series
དྲི་བ་གཉིས་གསུམ། / 23Q
23 questions that open the door to growth, clarity, and honest self-expression.
Community
Events & workshops
Awareness events, suicide prevention workshops, and open discussions — like Tibet Youth Fest 2023.
“Start where you are — a conversation is a good first step.”
Chisem Foundation
005 — Get Involved
Join with us.
Volunteer, join an event, partner with us, or support our work. Stay connected with us for updates, events, and resources.
001Volunteer with youth-led initiatives
002Join events, workshops & open discussions
003Partner or support as a community donor