Huangjiang vows to overcome poverty

On Oct 17, Huanjiang Maonan autonomous county in Hechi held an oath-taking rally attended by over 3,000 government officials working in poverty alleviation. In front of the Party flag, they made vows to help combat poverty in the area.

Participants vow to help overcome poverty and achieve prosperity. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Huanjiang Maonan autonomous county is a world natural heritage site but also suffers from high levels of poverty. It is hoped, however, that all its residents will be lifted out of poverty by 2019.

To boost confidence, the county organized an oath-taking rally to rouse the masses and government officials to take part in the movement and ensure the goal is reached as scheduled. At the rally, the government commended 22 advanced units and 88 individuals, and held a donation drive, receiving a total of 375,900 yuan ($54221.3), which will be used to help the poor.

A number of enterprises, public institutions and individuals contribute money to the project. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

According to a government report, Huangjiang county has helped 17 poor villages and 25,500 people out of poverty in the past two years. It now vows to do the same again for 23 additional villages with 13,600 people. 

The government praises and rewards those making contributions to the county's anti-poverty work. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The rally takes place at Huangjiang Ethnic Culture Square. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]