President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday announced that this year’s “Youth Overseas Dream Fund Program” is to be expanded, with more slots and a larger scale.
Lai made the remarks during a meeting with the visiting groups of last year’s “International Youth Ambassador Exchange” and the “Agricultural Youth Ambassador New Southbound Exchange” programs at the Presidential Office in Taipei.
The Youth Overseas Dream Fund Program aims to help young people with ambition and expertise break through resource barriers, explore the world and broaden their horizons, Lai said.
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“Last year, more than 1,400 young people participated in the program, and this year, we will expand it in scale and number of slots,” he said, adding that the program’s growth would better address the needs of young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, rural areas, indigenous communities and special families.
The expansion would provide them with greater opportunities to pursue their dreams abroad, he added.
Lai said that last year marked the first time the Agricultural Youth Ambassador New Southbound Exchange combined indigenous diplomacy and agricultural diplomacy, offering young people with indigenous heritage and a background in agriculture a chance to visit Australia — an agricultural powerhouse with a rich indigenous cultural history.
The president commended the participants for their dedication and involvement, pointing out that their efforts not only contribute expertise and engage in international diplomacy, but also help foster global friendships while showcasing Taiwan’s strong agricultural soft power and technological prowess.
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