Poverty Alleviation

Since 2005 MongoliaCare has been making a difference to hundreds of individuals and families caught in this ‘poverty trap.’ Along with providing them warm gurs and basic food items, we provide them with ‘work and life skills’ in a community environment, to restore their confidence and sense of self-worth so they can become responsible leaders in their families and communities. This provides them a means to earn a small income, with a view to them eventually breaking free and becoming independent worthwhile citizens of Mongolia.

Erdenet 386 kms North –West of Ulaanbator Since 2008 2nd project is a Widows’ , Orphans’ and Single mothers’ programme where we cater for eight widows and their children. This also is a three-month programme where the participants come for 5 days/ weeks and along with providing two meals we provide skills in sewing and Life Skills. At the end of the programme, the women have the skills to sew their own traditional clothing which not only improves their confidence and self-esteem, but also provides them a means of earning some additional income.

Our heart is to provide practical support to disadvantaged individuals and widows living in regional communities throughout Mongolia. By supplying skills and materials to establish greenhouses for growing vegetables, we can support local government efforts to alleviate social issues faced by widows and orphans.