It all started in 2012, when Huang Hongying arrived in a remote village in Guizhou province in the Chinese mainland, promising to turn its barren hills into thriving tea gardens. Fast forward ten years, and she’s planted a whopping 4,860 hectares of certified organic tea. 🍵
Her blueprint? Build roads, dig wells and show up every day – literally. She carried cash in hand to pay workers daily, building trust one paycheck at a time. Even when a brutal frost wiped out 70% of her seedlings, she stayed the course. ❄️🌱
Today, Huang’s model directly supports 309 rural households and has trained thousands of locals, 83% of whom are women. By empowering communities and championing organic farming, she’s brewing more than just tea – she’s pouring hope into every cup. ☕✨
Her story shows how determination, trust and sustainable innovation can spark real change. For young changemakers hustling in South and Southeast Asia, it’s proof that big-impact projects often start with a simple promise and a whole lot of heart. ❤️
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#HerVoice in the hills｜Huang Hongying and the tea fields of hope
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