Rural youth rocking the digital age – Episode 56

With smartphones and social media becoming more ubiquitous globally, rural communities that were once remote are finding themselves connected to the rest of the planet.

In this episode, we speak to three young YouTubers and TikTokers in Latin America who are bringing their rural lives to the world via our screens. Hear how they’re using their creativity and entrepreneurship to inspire other young people to be proud of their rural roots – and to encourage them to build a future at home.

 

 

On this episode

• Román Augusto Rojas Corrales, R4YP/PUENTES, Rural YouTubers and TikTokers Competition winner for Colombia
• Mayra Pinto, R4YP/PUENTES, Rural YouTubers and TikTokers Competition winner for Honduras
• Shakira Chura Saavedra, R4YP/PUENTES, Rural YouTubers and TikTokers Competition winner for Bolivia
• Daniel Anavitarte, IFAD Country Director, Bolivia

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Meet the winners of R4YP/PUENTES in the videos below!