Nantong Vocational University's project selected as World Youth Development Forum case

The Tiangong Painters project from Nantong Vocational University was selected as a case study for the volunteer service and poverty reduction-themed subforum of the World Youth Development Forum on June 17 in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.

Students from Nantong Vocational University pose for a group photo at the World Youth Development Forum. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The inclusion highlights the project as a national model for youth volunteer services in rural vitalization.

Tiangong Painters is a long-standing volunteer service project launched by NTVU's teachers and students. Through village murals, brand design, and online promotion, the project aims to boost the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism and contribute to rural vitalization. Meanwhile, the countryside has become a training ground where students can learn professional skills.

Building on insights gained from the subforum discussions, the team will further promote digital and intelligent art in rural development and develop scalable and replicable models for youth-led agricultural support.