About Chisem
Selflessness, community care first.
Chisem Foundation is a Tibetan youth-led, community-based nonprofit founded in 2022, advancing mental health awareness and support through creative, culturally grounded, and community-led initiatives.
སྤྱི་སེམས
Chisem
“Chisem” is a Tibetan word meaning Selflessness.
The name reflects our commitment to community care, youth leadership, and mental health support rooted in compassion. It is our brand promise — and the reason we exist.
Mission
To advance mental health awareness and support within Tibetan and youth communities through creative, culturally grounded, and community-led initiatives.
Vision
A future where Tibetan youth and community members can speak openly about mental health, access support without stigma, and grow through self-reflection, creativity, and collective care.
Our story
Started by youth, for our community.
We began in 2022 with a simple belief: mental health starts with a conversation, and those conversations feel safer when they’re grounded in our own language and culture.
Since then we’ve hosted awareness events, run workshops, held open discussions, and built storytelling spaces where Tibetan youth can be heard. Start where you are — a conversation is a good first step.
What guides us
Our principles.
001
Selflessness
Community care comes first. We centre the people we serve, not the organization.
002
Youth-led
Young voices lead. The brand sounds like the community it comes from — real and direct.
003
Culturally grounded
Tibetan language and culture are part of our identity, not decoration.
004
Open & stigma-free
We make it safe to talk. Clarity and warmth lower the barrier to reaching out.
005
Progress over perfection
We encourage the next small step — a reflection, a conversation, a resource — over waiting for a perfect plan.
Who we serve
Youth first — families, partners, and community close behind.
Primary
- Tibetan youth and young adults
- Tibetan refugee and diaspora communities
- Community members seeking culturally sensitive support
Also for
- Parents and families
- Educators and volunteers
- Mental health advocates
- Community partners and donors
Proof points
- Founded in 2022
- Tibetan youth-led
- Mental health workshops
- Suicide prevention workshop
- Youth awareness events
- Open discussions
- Self-love events
- Community storytelling
Be part of the conversation.
Volunteer, join an event, partner with us, or support our work.