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tarim tori. yashlar tori.
uyghur diaspora youth network.

>who are we
Read about our story, our volunteers, and our stints in the media.


>Ongoing Projects
Have a look at some of the amazing projects we are working on.


>Content for you
Read about Uyghurs in the diaspora and some of our previous projects, listen to our podcast, and see all of our upcoming and past events available on YouTube.


>classes
Learn our language and history with us!


>forum
Create an account and discuss your favourite topics.


>join us
Apply for jobs, volunteer, subscribe, or donate to us to keep this going!

our story

On an ordinary day in early 2018, our co-founders found themselves discussing a music project for Uyghurs – a potential way to spread awareness about our people. It was clear from the get-go that they shared an interest in developing an understanding of Uyghur culture and identity while helping Uyghur youth.
 
They also shared the experience of living away from their homeland – one in Great Britain, with a tiny Uyghur community, and the other in Australia, with one of the biggest populations of Uyghurs in the West.
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After many conversations spanning days, nights and blurred time zones, a more ambitious task was set: a global Uyghur youth community that was rooted in cultural values yet incorporated the advances of modern society.
 
A platform that encouraged us to be better connected across geographies and promoted a deeper understanding of Uyghur language, religion, history and all the different components that define a culture. 
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With the recruitment of a team to help build it and with the advice, support and encouragement of friends and family, the Tarim Network became the implementation of that idea, and we believe everyone has a place and a role within it.

LAtest News

We are a global youth network for Uyghurs, by Uyghurs.

We want to connect, inspire, and learn from each other.

Creating the community we want to see.

projects

>Our Canvas

An online exhibition dedicated to showcasing the brilliant art, music and literature produced by our own Tarim Network community.

>Uyghur Anthology

Under the Mulberry Tree: The Contemporary Uyghur Anthology, Vol. I. 

The Contemporary Uyghur Anthology is a collection of Uyghur reflections in diaspora. Weaving together memories of the homeland, experiences of displacement, and transitions of identities, this anthology is a creative reflection of the beauty and complexities of the Uyghur experience.

>Standard Uyghur Curriculum

Creating a comprehensive and standardised Uyghur language curriculum tailored for Uyghur children in the diaspora community.

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classes

>History Course

[Online] [English]

A 10-week course briefly covering major time periods in Uyghur history. Classes are discussion-based and informed by weekly readings outlined in the syllabus. 
 

>Language Exchange

[Description coming soon]