Young People Inject New Vitality into Community Governance

Recently, a group of four outstanding students from Northeastern University's "Young Horse Program" embarked on a week-long immersive grassroots internship in the Caixia Community of Shenyang's Hunnan District. The students' energetic and dynamic nature brought new vitality to community governance, as they immersed themselves in various community tasks, transforming into multifaceted community workers. They engaged in a range of activities, from conducting safety inspections to holding community awareness campaigns, and even participating in a community Party branch election.

Key Takeaways:

• The Young Horse Program students conducted thorough safety inspections, identifying fire safety hazards and ensuring community safety through practical action.
• The students held a traffic safety awareness campaign, titled "100-Day Campaign - Know the Law, Observe Etiquette, and Travel Civilly," which successfully raised residents' awareness of traffic safety and mobilized Party members to participate.
• During a community summer class, the students acted as "Little Party History Teachers," recounting stories of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Red Boat Movement to children.
• The students gained a deep understanding of the operating mechanisms of grassroots Party organizations through their involvement in the community Party branch election.
• They learned how to skillfully resolve conflicts and experienced the complexity and warmth of grassroots work through door-to-door mediation with community police officers and grid workers.
• The students shared their discoveries and insights from their week in the community during a lively discussion on "Community Governance from a Youthful Perspective," focusing on planning activities that attract active resident participation and engaging more young people in community governance.
• The Caixia Community leader praised the trainees' performance, believing that this internship vividly embodies the young students' commitment to grassroots work, serving the community, and fostering their growth.

Statistics:

• The Young Horse Program interns spent a week immersed in the Caixia Community.
• Number of students involved: 4
• Number of community tasks completed by the interns: 10+
• Number of community awareness campaigns held by the interns: 2+
• Number of community summer classes attended by the interns: 1
• Number of community Party branch elections participated in by the interns: 1
• Number of door-to-door mediations conducted by the interns: 1

Sources:

• http://www.hunnan.gov.cn/hnyw/202507/t20250730_4883717.html (Original News Release from Hunnan District of Liaoning Province)