Over 48,000 young volunteers have kicked off their journeys in China’s ‘Go West’ initiative, bringing fresh energy to grassroots development in regions like Xinjiang, Xizang, and Guizhou. 🌄 Since July, these Gen Z changemakers are tackling rural education, healthcare, and infrastructure—proving that youth action can reshape communities.
From Campus to Countryside 📚→🌾
Launched in 2003, the program has mobilized 590,000+ college grads to serve 2,000+ counties. ‘It’s like a real-life RPG—leveling up villages with skills we learned in class,’ says Li Wei, a volunteer teaching coding in remote Guizhou schools. The Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) highlights how this ‘service year’ model bridges urban-rural gaps while giving young pros hands-on experience.
Global Youth, Local Impact 🌏🤝
As part of the ‘Act To Action’ campaign, CGTN is spotlighting APEC youth leaders driving similar projects worldwide. From sustainable farming hacks in Vietnam to eco-tech startups in Peru, young innovators are proving age is just a number when it comes to solving global challenges. 🚀
‘We’re not just the future—we’re the now,’ says volunteer nurse Zhang Mei in Xizang. With 1-3 year commitments, these trailblazers are writing a new playbook for grassroots growth—one TikTok tutorial and solar panel at a time. 📲⚡
