Chongqing - On Feb 27, the launch ceremony for the "Land-Sea: Global Youth Public Welfare Innovation Initiative" was held at Eling Park in Chongqing.
The event brought together international students from 12 countries, including the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, Nigeria, Thailand, Pakistan, Yemen, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Iran, to collaborate with the Chongqing Luhai International Communication Foundation and local social organizations on public welfare projects.
The event gathered international students from 12 countries (Photo/Chongqing Luhai International Communication Foundation)
The initiative, which runs through 2025, focuses on key urban development challenges in Chongqing, including community ecological construction, rural reading programs, accessibility assessments, and environmental conservation.
Xie Yun, project director of the Chongqing Luhai International Communication Foundation, outlined the program’s main objectives. Several social organizations, such as the Alashan SEE Chongqing Project Center, presented their proposed projects, including "Thousand Feathers, Thousand Sturgeons," "Ecological Art Garden," "Rural Assistance in Mountainous Areas," and "Accessible City Walk."
International students showed significant interest in the initiative. Kamdi, an American architecture student at Chongqing University, expressed enthusiasm for the "Accessible City Walk" project. "I can leverage my professional expertise in this initiative," he said, noting that his studies have made him aware of the challenges faced by individuals with mobility issues.
The international students were having productive discussions (Photo/Chongqing Luhai International Communication Foundation)
During a roundtable discussion, students chose projects that aligned with their academic backgrounds and interests. Bui Phuong Trang, a Vietnamese student studying Chinese international education at Chongqing University, suggested an innovative approach for the "Rural Assistance in Mountainous Areas" project. She proposed forming a community of international students to enhance rural children’s education and make reading programs more impactful and engaging.
The event concluded with international youth and social organizations co-designing project plans, set to begin implementation in March. These efforts will allow international students to contribute to Chongqing’s development while gaining valuable insight into the city’s public service culture.