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About Us

Youth Building Bridges is an international, people-to-people cultural exchange initiative that empowers American youth to travel to rural areas of China to assist primary and secondary education systems. In these poverty-stricken areas, which greatly lack essential resources and qualitative education, young Americans are fully immersed in Chinese society. They learn the meaning of social responsibility and growth. Through educational and social engagement, students form opposite sides of the world cultivate each other's passions and strengths, opening themselves to intercultural influence and limitless potential. 
Testimonies
Read previous YBB member's experiences and thoughts about the program. 
Empowerment
Youth Building Bridges gives its members the tools to change the world in an impactful way, inspiring zeal and motivation through cultural enrichment, enduring hardship, and self-discovery. 
Impact
Through Youth Building Bridges, members are able to improve themselves and the world in many ways, including gaining real world knowledge, experience in teaching, and fulfillment. 
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History

Founded by Director Ruyan Teng in 2008 in order to educate students in China using the American style of teaching. 

Leadership

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Ruyan Teng
Director

  • Director
  • Founder of Youth Building Bridges


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Brent Hansford
Teacher

  • Instructor
  • Organizes and leads pre-trip meetings 
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Aaron Ku
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Intern 

  • YBB Alumni and Intern

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  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • History
    • Testimonies
    • Partners
    • Leadership
  • Programs
    • Summer Learning Collaborative
    • Summer Education Initiative
    • Spring China Culture Exploration
    • US Immersion Program
    • Opportunities >
      • Internships >
        • Internship Log
      • Scholarships
    • Alumni Association
  • Media
    • Documentary >
      • Spring China Culture Exploration
      • Summer Education Initiative
    • Public News
    • Photo Gallery >
      • US Immersion
      • Summer Education Initiative Photo Gallery
      • Spring China Culture Exploration
    • Student Newsletter
  • Events
    • 2019 c&t community day
    • YBB Info Session RSVP
  • Support
  • Contact Us