2026 Poverty Alleviation Challenge：Latin America Center Student Assistant Recruitment
Open to all departments and schools of Tsinghua University. We look forward to working with you to promote China-Latin America youth exchange and practice!
About the "Poverty Alleviation Challenge"
Poverty reduction is a common challenge for developing countries and a global one. In 2024, Tsinghua University's Latin America Center, Tsinghua School of Economics and Management's China-Latin America Management Research Center, and Tsinghua University Student Global Competence Development Guidance Center, in collaboration with Latin American university partners, initiated and launched the "China-Latin American Youth Responding to Global Challenges: 2024 Poverty Alleviation Challenge" in China, Brazil, and Chile, sparking a wave of university-led poverty reduction dialogue between China and Latin America. In November of the same year, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the G20 Summit and state visit to Brazil, Tsinghua University and Brazil's Federal University of Rio de Janeiro signed a cooperation agreement for this project. The agreement was included in the list of visit outcomes, becoming a flagship project for win-win development between China and Latin America. Building on this foundation, the "2025 Poverty Alleviation Challenge," jointly organized by Tsinghua University and Latin American partner institutions, attracted over 310 teachers and students from 27 universities and enterprises across four China-Latin America countries. Twelve teams advanced to the transnational finals held in Chile and Brazil.
The "2026 Poverty Alleviation Challenge" will innovate further based on the 2025 edition, injecting new momentum into the global cause of poverty reduction. Through transnational team formation, competition, and field study tours, it will gather the strength of Chinese and Latin American youth to explore poverty reduction solutions. Winning teams will also have the opportunity to participate in study and exchange trips to Latin America. If you aspire to contribute new energy to the global poverty reduction cause, now is the best time to start.
I. Recruitment Focus (Department Promotion and Organizational Support)
This recruitment focuses on all departments and schools of Tsinghua University. We look forward to you becoming the bridge connecting the Poverty Alleviation Challenge with students in your department:
l Assist in promoting the challenge and mobilizing registrations within your department.
l Liaise with departments, colleges, or student organizations to expand the project's reach.
l Facilitate interdisciplinary and cross-departmental student participation in international projects.
l Support overall project operations and transnational collaboration.
II. Qualifications
1. Current Tsinghua University undergraduate or graduate students. All majors are welcome. Students from different departments and interdisciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
2. Preference will be given to those with a certain student network or organizational experience within their department.
3. Interest in global development, poverty reduction issues, or international cooperation.
4. Good communication skills and a sense of responsibility, with the initiative to advance work.
5. Able to commit stable time during the project cycle.
III. Responsibilities
1. Department Promotion and Mobilization (Core Responsibility)
l Promote the project and disseminate information within your department.
l Assist in reaching department, grade-level, student organization, and other channels.
l Answer questions from students regarding registration and participation.
2. Project Operational Support
l Assist in event organization, project coordination, and daily communication.
l Participate in community maintenance and information management.
3. Team Formation and Process Support
l Assist in matching transnational and cross-departmental teams.
l Track team progress and conduct basic information management.
4. Innovation and Feedback
l Provide suggestions for promotion and organizational optimization based on departmental characteristics.
l Participate in project discussions and provide creative input.
IV. Benefits and Gains
l In-depth involvement in the organization and operation of a high-level international youth project.
l Expand experience in China-Latin America international exchange and cross-cultural cooperation.
l Enhance organizational coordination and project management skills.
l A student assistant position will be established, with corresponding monthly stipends provided according to position standards.
V. Application Method
Please send your personal resume to: jiweifan2025@163.com
Email Subject Format: Latin America Center Student Assistant + Name + Major + Student ID
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Looking forward to your application!
If you wish to:
l Promote an impactful international project within your department,
l Connect youth from different countries and disciplines,
l Participate in the global poverty reduction agenda through practical action,
Welcome to join us! Let's bring the Poverty Alleviation Challenge into the departments and enable more students to participate.
Email Subject Format: Latin America Center Student Assistant + Name + Major + Student ID
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Looking forward to your application!
If you wish to:
l Promote an impactful international project within your department,
l Connect youth from different countries and disciplines,
l Participate in the global poverty reduction agenda through practical action,
Welcome to join us! Let's bring the Poverty Alleviation Challenge into the departments and enable more students to participate.
