“Heart of Yongan” Community Center / TJAD

Located in Yunlong County of Yunnan Province, Yong’an Village is known for its sinuous mountain landscape, poor accessibility and is considered one of the poorest areas in China. Yong’an Village is seated on the ancient Tea Horse Road, which connects South Asia and Mainland China. Therefore it is the assembly ground of multiple minority ethnic groups including Han, Bai, Hui, and Yi. Since 2012, the volunteer team from Tongji University has been actively involved in organizing activities and coming up with solutions in the effort to impr