Meet the Gen-Z Chief Behind Rainbow Village
Five years ago, fresh out of university at 23, Zhang Guifang returned home with one big idea: breathe new life into her once-sleepy village. Now at 28, she's the visionary force behind the vibrant "Rainbow Village" 🌈.
Revamping Rural Life with Fun & Tech
Zhang kicked things off by building basketball courts that host weekend pick-up games and a mini cinema screening both Bollywood blockbusters and K-pop hits 🎥🏀. To boost farmers' incomes, she leverages live-stream sales on social platforms – think of it as a digital farmers' market where viewers can order fresh veggies with a tap 📱🥕.
Feeding Hearts & Stomachs
Beyond entertainment, Zhang opened a free senior cafe where local chefs cook up healthy meals and elders catch up on village gossip. "Seeing grandparents laugh over lunch makes it all worthwhile," she says.
Ripple Effects & Takeaways
The project has created jobs, slowed youth migration to cities, and inspired nearby communities to explore their own potential. For young changemakers across South and Southeast Asia, Zhang's journey shows that creativity, tech, and compassion can spark real transformation.
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Gen-Z village chief shares her motivation to return to countryside
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