Youth Challenge

When the creativity of youth meets the needs of poverty alleviation, a story of cross-border collaboration is unfolding. To gather the strength of young people passionate about poverty alleviation and sustainable development, and to build a talent platform for China-Latin America (China-LA) cooperation and an incubation base for innovative projects, the "Poverty Alleviation Challenge Network" officially launches its recruitment drive.

This is a practice ground for cross-cultural exchange, a laboratory for youth co-creation, and a stage to turn ideals into actions. We sincerely invite you to join us and write a new chapter in China-LA poverty alleviation in the name of youth.

1. About the Poverty Alleviation Challenge

Poverty alleviation is a common challenge for developing countries and the entire world. In 2024, Tsinghua University, in collaboration with universities in Latin America, launched the "China-Latin American Youth Response 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, Secretary of the Party Committee of Tsinghua University, and the President of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) jointly signed a cooperation agreement on the "China-Latin American Youth Response to Global Challenges" project. This agreement was included in the outcome list of President Xi Jinping's visit to Brazil, becoming a landmark project led by Tsinghua University to promote win-win development between China and Latin America.

In 2025, the Poverty Alleviation Challenge will embark on a new journey with a broader vision, deeper cooperation, and a wider perspective. The "2025 Poverty Alleviation Challenge" is co-hosted by institutions including Tsinghua University, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the University of Chile, the University of the Pacific (Peru), and Minera Las Bombas S.A.(Peru). It has attracted over 310 teachers and students from 27 universities and enterprises in four countries: China, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

The "2025 Poverty Alleviation Challenge" has received support from the Chinese Embassy in Brazil

, the Chinese Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, the Chinese Embassy in Chile, the Chinese Embassy in Peru, the Brazilian Embassy in China, and the Chilean Embassy in China.

We sincerely thank domestic and foreign well-known enterprises such asEnvision Group, CGE , Minera Las Bombas S.A.,China Mobile International (Chile) , Kuaishou International Business (KSIB) and Banco BOCOM BBM S.A.

for their sponsorship and strong support for the Challenge.

2. About the Poverty Alleviation Challenge Network

(1) Positioning

The Poverty Alleviation Challenge Student Network takes "China-LA poverty alleviation co-construction" as its core link and is committed to building an open platform operated and developed independently by young people.

We are not only a communication Network but also a youth collaboration network integrating communication, practice, and incubation. We not only tell the true stories of China-LA poverty alleviation but also cultivate transnational collaborative talents with an international perspective and practical capabilities.

(2) Goals

1.Promote cross-cultural understanding and cooperation: Facilitate continuous exchanges between Chinese and Latin American youth, break down geographical and language barriers, and make cross-cultural collaboration a daily practice.

2.Foster core competencies of youth: Cultivate three core competencies - "project management, content creation, and transnational collaboration" - through practical projects, helping young people become future talents with "practical skills and international literacy".

3.Incubate innovative poverty alleviation solutions: Support young people in transforming their ideas into practical projects, providing new ideas and Chinese solutions for global poverty alleviation.

3. Recruitment Directions

Whether you are an "overall planning expert", a "creative inspiration provider", an "innovative doer", or a "resource connector", there is always a team where you can shine. Of course, you can also unlock a "cross-team identity" to experience more diverse growth opportunities!

(1) Project Collaboration Team - "Bridge Builders" for Transnational Communication

•Responsibilities: Organize online exchanges and project collaboration between Chinese and Latin American students, coordinate opinions from all parties, and promote the efficient implementation of projects.

•Expectations: Possess good communication and organizational skills; those with experience in event planning or cross-cultural communication are preferred.

•Benefits: Enhance cross-cultural coordination capabilities and personally build a collaboration network for Chinese and Latin American youth.

(2) Publicity and Creation Team - "Content Communicators" of China-LA Stories

•Responsibilities: Create written, video, and visual content about the poverty alleviation stories of Chinese and Latin American youth, and operate the Network's new media platforms.

•Expectations: Have expertise in design, copywriting, video production, etc.; those with sample works are preferred.

•Benefits: Build a personal portfolio; outstanding works may be selected for international communication exhibitions and short video competitions.

(3) Innovation Incubation Team - "Practitioners" of Poverty Alleviation Projects

•Responsibilities: Organize innovative proposals, seminars, and field visits, and transform ideas into sustainable poverty alleviation projects.

•Expectations: Interested in China-LA poverty alleviation issues, with innovative thinking and practical ability; previous participants of the Poverty Alleviation Challenge are preferred.

•Benefits: Participate in the entire process of project incubation; Tsinghua students can earn course credits and connect directly with China-LA poverty alleviation institutions.

(4)Think Tank Support Team - "Development Collaborators" for Network Growth

•Responsibilities: Provide intellectual support for Network strategies and activities, and connect experts, enterprises, and resources.

•Expectations: Previous members of the Poverty Alleviation Challenge, university teachers, and students with experience in resource integration are welcome to join.

•Benefits: Deeply participate in Network decision-making and development, and accumulate experience in cross-field resource collaboration.

4. Benefits of Joining

By joining us, you will gain more than just "an experience" - you will receive solid support that adds value to your future:

(1) Authoritative Recognition

•Obtain a working hour and contribution certificate issued by the organizers of the Poverty Alleviation Challenge.

•Receive corresponding work subsidies and team leader incentives based on participation level.

(2)International Opportunities

•Outstanding members will be recommended to participate in exchanges with United Nations international organizations; projects may have the opportunity to be showcased on international platforms.

•Participate in corporate visits and academic exchange activities themed on China-LA poverty alleviation to broaden international horizons.

(3) Integration of Academic Studies and Practice

•Quarterly selection of "Outstanding Network Members", with names displayed on the official website and official WeChat account of the Latin American Center.

•Outstanding works and projects will be promoted through the official website of the China-LA Poverty Alleviation Challenge and cooperative media.

5. Work Requirements

1.Recognize the poverty - reduction cause between China and Latin America and have a passion for long - term commitment and learning.

2.Have a good sense of teamwork.

3.Possess skills and experience relevant to the applied team.

4.Former members of the Poverty Reduction Camp or those with relevant practical backgrounds will be given priority in admission.

6. Application Method

1.Send the application: Send the application to the email address chenmr@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn (Teacher Chen). The subject of the email should be "Poverty Reduction Camp Network + School + Department + Name". The email should include brief personal information, specialties, and the intended group.

2.Online interview: After passing the preliminary review, we will arrange an online interview to understand your interests and abilities.

3.Officially join the Network: After passing the interview, join the Network and start the journey of China-LA youth poverty alleviation co-construction.

Application deadline: Within 30 days from the date of this announcement.

Recruitment scope: Students from Tsinghua University and cooperative universities; previous members of the China-LA Poverty Alleviation Challenge are preferred.

When the ideals of youth meet the mission of poverty alleviation, every cross-cultural exchange is a spark that drives global development.

We look forward to your participation - let us join hands to write a new chapter in China-LA poverty alleviation cooperation with the strength of youth.