Nineteen59’s summer internship is a platform and an initiative to strengthen and unify our community through inspiring the younger generation. This internship supports in bringing creative outlets into our community, while increasing the professional and developmental skills of Tibetan youth. Each year the various cohorts activate community action, engagement and bring a new lens to community building. We continue to see the impact in our community through the growth of involvement and community initiatives that have been introduced. We encourage youth to continue to stay involved, connected and take action.

2023 Cohort: Meet Sangmo/Momo

Tashi Delek! Hello, My name is Sangmo Tenzin but I go by momo :) My pronouns are she/her. I was the Community Development Coordinator for Nineteen59 this summer.Since 2021, I have been an active volunteer for Nineteen59, mainly because I truly admire the work they put out for the community. As someone who lives far from Parkdale or also known as “Little Tibet”, I often found myself in positions where it was difficult to connect with my people. However, this internship allowed me to spend my two months of summer with the most amazing team and supportive members of the Tibetan community. 

I believe that it is a privilege for me to be Tibetan and my time here at nineteen59 has taught me that despite the distance, having that strong bond with my people is very important. My favourite part about this internship was the rich opportunities to connect with experiential individuals and learn in so many different ways. Examples include the Seniors Trip, #OurStories, Nyilam Party and many more. I am looking forward to volunteering for Nineteen59 and being a part of what they have prepared.

2023 Cohort: Meet Yeshi

My name is Yeshi Lhamo and I was the marketing coordinator for Nineteen59 this past summer.

This internship was a wonderful experience and I learned a lot about how the community works in exile. I entered this internship with an open mind and being open to the various experiences that this could entail. The most memorable part of the experience was the Seniors trip- where I gained a lot of insight from the wisdom that the elders passed down to me. I think that this was an insightful moment- shared between multiple generations. 

I would definitely recommend this internship to other youth looking to connect with like-minded individuals who are open to learning and experiencing. Through this internship, I was able to connect with so many new individuals and tapped into a new network that I was not aware of before. 

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