Mongolia
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Photo: Thatcher Cook for Mercy Corps
Our strategy
Support rural communities to manage natural resources, meet economic and social needs, and be more resilient in a rapidly changing environment.
The context
Mongolia gains international attention for its dynamic economic growth and the mineral riches found beneath its surface. But the statistics — 17 percent GDP growth; $6 billion of gold and copper annually from one mine alone — bear false witness to the realities of urban and rural citizens. Mining has overwhelmingly benefited the elite, civic education has lagged, and environmental challenges lay at every turn of the country's development path.
Our work
- Conflict & Governance: Strengthening anti-corruption efforts and improving administrative reform at the local level
- Agriculture & Food: Improving the regulation and productivity of dairy and meat businesses
- Economic opportunity: Increasing the income of herders and rural entrepreneurs by connecting them with new techniques and markets
All stories about Mongolia
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Mongolia: New techniques protect herders’ traditional way of life May 31, 2012
In southwest Mongolia, the mix of soaring snow-capped mountains and sweeping sand dunes makes for a stunning landscape — but a tough life for residents trying to raise livestock between two harsh environments.
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Mongolia: Yak slippers point to the future of small business February 22, 2012
Holding a child's slipper — deep chocolate brown with a strong leather sole — I marvel at the fine warmth of the yak felt and realize this is not just a shoe.
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Mongolia: Songs of success January 6, 2012
Tserennadmid is a woman with plenty to sing about. Her company, Zugraan Egshig, or Six Tunes, is a thriving tourism and produce business located in an especially scenic region of Mongolia's Arkhangai province.
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Mongolia: Khureltogoo, carpenter in rural Mongolia November 23, 2011
Since 2005, Khureltogoo has secured two loans totaling £9,600 thanks to guarantees provided by Mercy Corps. He used them to renovate a workshop, add a drying facility and purchase high-powered, modern equipment.
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Mongolia: Mongol Derby: Riding the distance July 27, 2011
There are people who enjoy riding horses in gentle pastures or along valley creeks, and there are some who prefer to really feel their saddle. Fortunately for all those rough-riders, there is an adventure which challenges them to train like they've never trained before.
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Mongolia: Mongol Rally: Racing to a finish line 10,000 miles away July 19, 2011
In just a few days, a mighty adventure begins. The starting line is in London, and the finish line in Mongolia — approximately six weeks away. To make their way, participating teams are crossing vast expanses of deserts, mountains and steppes in tiny cars built for local shopping errands.
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Mongolia: Changing the economic face of Mongolia November 24, 2010
Ms. Tsegee has an infectious smile. I first met her in the Mercy Corps office I am visiting here in the Western Mongolian Province of Uvs. Ms.
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Mongolia: Ed Roberts bikes ~300 miles for Mercy Corps/Baatar Hero! June 18, 2010
Baatar Hero friend, colleague and Liverpool football fan Ed Roberts will be participating in TWO insane bike rides this summer for charity: The Tour de Blast and the STP. For both rides, he will be raising money for Mercy Corps, towards the Baatar Hero goal.
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Mongolia: D-z-u-d spells "disaster" for Mongolian herders June 10, 2010
Ever heard of a "dzud"? It's pronounced zuhd, and it's an extraordinarily harsh Mongolian winter -- the kind where temperatures plummet, animals freeze to death, and you can enter your house only through the roof because that's how high the snow is.
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Mongolia: Mongol Ralliers and Mercy Corps interviewed on New Day Northwest! May 28, 2010
On Wednesday I had the great privilege of representing my team, Baatar Hero — along with Christine from team Just A Steppe Away and