The organization's stated mission is to "Facilitate free, fair and accurate delivering of information regarding activities relating to the Tibetan community, both within and outside of Tibet.
Function as a monitoring agency of the Tibetan Government in Exile, regarding the democratic processes implemented.
It also provides training and support to its members through workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities, to improve their skills and enhance the quality of their reporting.
In addition to its advocacy and training work, the ATJ also promotes freedom of the press and access to information for the Tibetan people by advocating for the establishment of a free and independent press in Tibet and by providing news and information to the Tibetan community through its website and social media platforms.
The current executive members: The founding members were: In 2011, the Association for Tibetan Journalists was awarded a US$7243 grant from the Rowell Fund to create and publish a stylebook in the Tibetan language.