TaiwanICDF campus youth ambassadors return home｜Formosa English News

Bilingual text here: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A20W02EA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description 雙語文字版: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A20W02EA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description Our official website: ➔ https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/ Follow us on Facebook: ➔ https://www.facebook.com/ftvformosanews X (Twitter): ➔ https://x.com/FTV_Taiwan_News Taiwan is turning to its younger generation to help promote public diplomacy. Six university students selected as campus ambassadors by TaiwanICDF traveled to diplomatic allies Eswatini in Africa and St. Lucia in the Caribbean to witness Taiwan’s overseas aid efforts firsthand. Armed with cameras, they documented how international cooperation is making a difference in local communities, learning that aid is not just about giving, but creating a virtuous circle. - Fish ponds have evolved into aquaculture farms. We’ve seen first-hand how locals have gradually introduced technology into their daily lives. From aquaculture farms, fisheries, and women’s entrepreneurship in Eswatini… - Some protect the health of the community, while others apply knowledge into their daily lives. …to chronic disease prevention and digital technology training in St. Lucia. Six Taiwanese students became Campus Youth Ambassadors at two of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies. Now back in Taiwan, they shared their experiences on the ground. Tsai Wan-yin Eswatini Campus Youth Ambassador The point of international cooperation is not just about providing assistance. It’s about the virtuous circle that is created when they pick up new skills. Fan Chiang Tzu-chi Eswatini Campus Youth Ambassador I had no idea what pap was, but when we were there we saw it was a kind of corn porridge. We followed the local custom and ate with our hands. These young ambassadors have evolved into newer selves, and their families all noticed. Especially Fan Chiang Tzu-chi’s mother, who recorded a video that brought her daughter to tears. The heads of the groups abroad even made a surprise conference call with the participants. Yu Ting-hsuan St. Lucia Campus Youth Ambassador Real diplomacy and real exchanges don’t just happen in formal settings. Chatting and hanging out with locals is a form of international exchange in itself. Sometimes, you have to gather courage and step out of your comfort zone, try new things. The world is a bigger place than you might think. Chen Ming-chi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs The more important thing is working together with our partners to solve problems and cultivate local talents, so that the solutions are long lasting. As we say in our ministry, “Taiwan can help. Our partners can lead.” Stephen Lee TaiwanICDF Deputy Secretary General Besides the 30th-anniversary events, we hope that when you return to your schools, you can share with everyone about the broader impact of Taiwan’s international cooperation efforts overseas. Young people are using the power of storytelling to bring Taiwan’s overseas aid achievements into the public spotlight. Youth representatives from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, who are set to visit Taiwan soon, also attended to show their support, ushering in a new chapter for public diplomacy. For more Taiwan news, tune in: Mon to Fri at 9:30 pm on Channel 152 Tue to Sat at 1 am on Channel 53 #icdf #diplomacy #taiwan #eswatini #stlucia #台灣新聞 #FormosaEnglishNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan