The Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet is an organization set up on 27th September 1991, made up entirely of ex-political prisoners. They aim to provide whatever help can be provided to former and present Tibetan political prisoners, as well as informing the international community, from governments and NGOs to individuals, of the suffering of Tibetans so that pressure will be put on the Chinese to respect basic human rights.

Gu, Chu, Sum are the Tibetan numbers 9, 10 and 3 respectively, which stand for the months of the year in which three major demonstrations were held in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The three demonstrations were held on 27th September and 1st October 1987, and 5th March 1988. Many of those who took part were imprisoned, savagely beaten and forced to do hard labor. Several demonstrators were killed and many more were seriously injured.

The organization currently resides in the Lung-ta House near Dharamsala, India. Same village where the Dalai Lama has established the Tibetan government in exile. The Lung-ta house was built thanks to donations from Japan in 1999.

The building not only contains the organization offices but also is a residence for Tibetan ex political prisoners where they can find shelter, learn English and how to use a computer, and also work in the restaurant or in the tailoring center, two of the main economic sources of the organization.

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Further reading:
Gu Chu Sum Website