For the first time this year, New Taipei City hosted the "International Exchange Youth Volunteer Training Program" (國際交流青年志工培育計畫) and chose 30 trainees who are engaged in national diplomacy to conduct embassy visits and foreign language instruction. On November 19, the initiative will also organize a conference to showcase its findings, and at that time, international friends will also be welcomed to New Taipei City for discussions.
International Exchange Youth Volunteer Training Program o broadens young people’s international horizons.Photo provided by New Taipei City Government Youth Department
In terms of the embassy visits, the New Taipei City Government Youth Department set up trips for students to four organizations in Taiwan: The American Institute in Taiwan, the Australian Office in Taipei, the Korean Tourism Organization, and the Embassy of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
International Exchange Youth Volunteer Training Program o broadens young people’s international horizons.Photo provided by New Taipei City Government Youth Department
Among them, St. Christopher and Nevis ambassador Donya Lynex Francis provided an overview of the history, culture, and diplomatic customs of his native country. Yoo Woojeong, section chief of the Korean Mission in Taipei, and Youn Hyung Sun, section leader of the Korea Tourism Organization, discussed the realities of tourist exchanges and diplomatic relations between Taiwan and South Korea.
International Exchange Youth Volunteer Training Program o broadens young people’s international horizons.Photo provided by New Taipei City Government Youth Department
