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HONGI Expands Volunteer Programme Across New Regions in 2026
Following the strong success of its 2024 pilot programme in Jiangxi Province and the expanded delivery across Jiangxi and Sichuan in 2025, HONGI is proud to announce a significant expansion of its China...
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Volunteer Questions & Answers (Q&A)
Section 1: General Programme Overview 1. What is the Hongi Volunteer Programme? The Hongi Volunteer Programme is a three-month language and cultural exchange programme for young New Zealanders aged 1...
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Claudette's life in the “Capital of Ceramics”
For Claudette, volunteering in China was an opportunity to step into a world shaped by creativity, history, and cultural exchange. During her placement in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, she experienced f...
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Preparing for China: What to Expect from Hongi’s Pre-Departure Training Programme
Taking part in the Hongi Volunteer Programme is an exciting step, and it’s one you won’t take unprepared. Before travelling to China, all volunteers complete a comprehensive pre-departure training progr...
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Rongoā Māori meet TCM
During recent cohorts, several Hongi volunteers were hosted at institutions specialising in Traditional Chinese Medicine, including universities and training colleges where TCM is taught, practised, an...
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A New Chapter in Sichuan: Hastings Volunteers Welcomed in Mianyang
For the Hastings volunteers travelling to Sichuan, the start of their placement marked more than the beginning of a personal journey—it represented an important milestone in the growth of the Hongi Volunteer Programme.
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