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Establishment Background
As a world-renowned top-tier institution with global influence, Tsinghua University bears both the responsibility and the mission to contribute to global poverty alleviation efforts.
In 2024, Tsinghua University Latin American Center, Research Center for China-Latin America Management Studies, SEM, Tsinghua University; Center for Global Competence Development at Tsinghua University collaborated with Latin American university partners successfully launched and implemented the “China-Latin America Youth Responding to Global Challenges —— 2024 Poverty Alleviation Challenge” program in China, Brazil, and Chile. This initiative sparked a wave of university-led poverty alleviation dialogues across China and Latin America.
In November 2024, during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Brazil for the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit, Tsinghua University Party Secretary Qiu Yong signed a cooperation agreement with the President of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro on the “China-Latin America Youth Responding to Global Challenges” program. This agreement was included in the outcomes of Xi Jinping's visit and became a significant example of China-Latin America collaboration. It has also been acclaimed by mainstream media in both regions as “a youthful force in global governance.”
Latest Updates
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2026-03-01
Intern Recruitment | Project Operations Intern for the 2026 Poverty Alleviation Challenge
China-Latin America Youth Responding to Global Challenges — 2026 Poverty Alleviation ChallengeWe are now recruiting project interns publicly.Looking forward to working with you to advance the practical exchange of Chinese and Latin American youth in poverty alleviation!
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2026-03-01
Invitation | Call for Mentors for the 2026 Poverty Alleviation Challenge
Dear Alumni and Friends from All Sectors,The global challenge of poverty alleviation is in urgent need of wisdom and innovation! In 2024, we witnessed the China-Latin America Youth Responding to Global Challenges — Poverty Alleviation Challenge spark a fervent wave of poverty alleviation dialogue led by Chinese and Latin American youth in China, Brazil and Chile. Witnessed by the mutual visits of national leaders and international summits, it has become a landmark project for the win-win development of China and Latin America. In 2025, the challenge expanded to four countries: China, Brazil, Chile and Peru, attracting the participation of over 310 teachers and students from 27 universities and enterprises, and receiving support from embassies of China and multiple Latin American countries as well as renowned enterprises.
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2025-12-30
2025 Poverty Alleviation Challenge | Latin American Youth Scholars Visit China: China Study Tour Week Kicks Off Soon
Poverty alleviation is a common challenge for developing countries and the entire world. In 2024, Tsinghua University, together with universities in Latin America, launched the China-Latin American Youth Responding to Global Challenges —— Poverty Alleviation Challenge, sparking a wave of university-led poverty alleviation dialogues between China and Latin America. In November of the same year, during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Brazil for the G20 Summit, Qiu Yong, Party Secretary of Tsinghua University, and the President of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in Brazil jointly signed a university cooperation agreement on the "China-Latin American Youth Responding to Global Challenges" program. This agreement was included in the outcomes of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Brazil, becoming a landmark project led by Tsinghua University to advance win-win development between China and Latin America.
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Cedric KortePhD student
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering
项目名称：Agrivoltaics Adoption for Poverty Alleviation in the Sertão Region.Gold Award in the Brazilian Competition
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Maria Fernanda Lucia Silva MorotePostgraduate student
Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, majoring in Global Governance
项目名称：Sustainable Construction Materials from Mining Waste:A Community-Based Model for Local Development.Bronze Award in the Brazilian Competition
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Wang HaiyanPhD student
School of Safety Science, Tsinghua University, majoring in National Security Studies
项目名称：Project Name:A Dual-Use Foldbox System for Combating Disaster-Driven Impoverishment.Bronze Award in the Chilean competition
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Zhang HongxinMaster
Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, majoring in Engineering Management
项目名称：Self-sufficient Community Water Supply Project for Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas.Gold Award in the Chilean Competition
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Zhang PengMaster
Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University, majoring in Engineering Management
项目名称：Self-sufficient Community Water Supply Project for Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas.Gold Award in the Chilean Competition
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Zhang LiMaster
Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University, majoring in Engineering Management
项目名称：Self-sufficient Community Water Supply Project for Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas.Gold Award in the Chilean Competition
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Wang LuMaster
School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, majoring in Public Administration
项目名称：Project Name:Reviving Brazil
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Jin YuluDoctor
Institute for AI and Law, Tsinghua University, majoring in Intellectual Property Law
项目名称：TsingLex:Addressing the Poverty of Access to Legal Services in Brazil.Enhance the Accessibility of Justice for All.Bronze Award in the Brazilian Competition
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Jin AnyuanDoctor
School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, majoring in Urban and Rural Planning
项目名称：Integrated Workshop:AI-assisted craft employment platform for people with disability.Bronze Award in the Brazilian Competition
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Chang HaodongPhD student
School of Safety Science, Tsinghua University, majoring in National Security Studies
项目名称：Bronze Award in the Chilean competition.Bronze Award in the Chilean competition
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Tsinghua'S "Sw1H+" Poverty Alleviation Toolbox'
Authors: Chen Taotao, Song Qing, Feng Jian, Qiao Ziyi, Rong Yu The "5W1H+" toolkit is designed to deeply analyze poverty reduction mechanisms and innovatively integrate cross-cultural perspectives to promote the exchange and transfer of international experiences. The development philosophy of this toolkit draws on the essence of "Factor Analysis" (i.e., providing several key directions for thin...
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Competition Project Database
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Pega Paga Bien:Digital Platform for Immigration and Youth Employment
The project was initiated by the Pega paga bien team. It focuses on the issue of temporary poverty in Chile, which has been exacerbated by factors such as the influx of immigrants and the COVID - 19 pandemic. This problem is particularly prominent in the Santiago Metropolitan Region and the northern areas. Immigrant groups face employment difficulties due to issues like non - recognition of their qualifications and language barriers, and are prone to falling into long - term poverty.
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ElquiLabs:Promoting STEM education in rural areas of Chile through local empowerment and collaborative learning
The ElquiLabs project was initiated by the Equity Pioneers team. It focuses on the shortcomings and development dilemmas of STEM education in rural areas of Chile. Through the models of local empowerment and collaborative learning, it helps rural communities break through bottlenecks such as resource scarcity and brain drain.
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A Dual-Use Foldbox System for Combating Disaster-Driven Impoverishment
This project was initiated by the Resilio team. Aiming at the poverty and displacement problems in disaster - prone areas, it presents the Dual - Use Foldbox solution.
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Project on access to water:Solutions and implementation
This project was initiated by the Pacíficos Peruanos team. It focuses on the difficult issue of water access in Peru, aiming to provide sustainable clean water solutions for rural and marginalized areas.
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Pega Paga Bien:Digital Platform for Immigration and Youth Employment
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ElquiLabs:Promoting STEM education in rural areas of Chile through local empowerment and collaborative learning
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A Dual-Use Foldbox System for Combating Disaster-Driven Impoverishment
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Project on access to water:Solutions and implementation
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