高原之光点亮教室

News Summary:
Reporters visited the high‑altitude areas of Yushu and Guoluo in Qinghai province. They recorded the experiences of volunteer teaching teams from Harbin Institute of Technology and other universities working together with local teachers at sites more than 4,000 metres (over 13,000 feet) above sea level.

The young volunteers and the local teachers face real challenges: altitude sickness, a shortage of qualified teachers, and students who have had little prior schooling. Through regular classes, home visits, and after‑school clubs, they are gradually sparking the children’s love of learning. One student who once asked “What’s the point of reading?” now dreams of becoming a robotics engineer.

Local governments and partner aid programs are also looking for long‑term solutions. New cooperation models such as “satellite schools” and “off‑site classes” bring more teachers and better equipment to the plateau, trying to break the geographic barriers that keep many plateau children isolated. Since the launch of the “Western Program” in 2003, thousands of young people have taken part in volunteer teaching, and a slow hand‑over between local and outside schools is beginning to improve the educational situation.

Reflection & Inspiration:
The Bible teaches us to love our neighbor as ourselves. This command is not abstract; it shows up in every home visit, every lesson, and every sleepless night spent on the plateau. When those who are needed choose to stay and serve, persistence becomes a visible sign of hope. Those who support them are patiently paving a road toward a brighter future. May we offer more understanding and practical help in our everyday lives, so the teachers who labor on the high plateau receive the respect and support they deserve.

Scripture:
“There are many workers, but few harvesters.”
— Matthew 9:37 (paraphrased)

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