Zavkhankhangai Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2008 - 2021

Location

Mongolia

Areas of Focus

Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Closed

Progress

8,976parents and caregivers participated in children’s rights and positive parenting activities

Progress

3,321young children, kids who had dropped out or were living with disabilities were involved in alternative education programs

Progress

1,519people participated in vocational training such as sewing, handcraft, baking, wool production and boot-making

Change

The community of Zavkhankhangai has graduated

In 2021, the community has transitioned from sponsorship to self-sufficiency and World Vision is no longer on site. Local people and organizations have been equipped to take over and lead the community's development - and that is something to celebrate!

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Program Details

With the help of your generous and loving support, life in Zavkhankhangai has transformed. Children and families are much stronger now. The community has met its goals, they have graduated to self-sufficiency and World Vision has left the community to help another one. Your support will have a lasting impact for years to come.

Context

The Zavkhankhangai community is located in western Mongolia, about 1,060 km from Ulaanbaatar, the capital city. The climate in this hilly territory is extremely harsh, with hot summers and very cold winters. There are many rivers and lakes, and paved roads are scarce. Most people live in homes called gers, which are traditional Mongolian tents made of felt.

The unemployment rate is high and poverty is chronic. Livestock is the mainstay of the economy, but the economic repercussions of two consecutive severe snowstorms several years ago, in which more than 1 million stock animals died, are still being felt. Families who depend on livestock often find it difficult to make ends meet because of the extreme weather and lack of infrastructure. The loss of income since two years ago has forced many people to migrate to the cities to look for work.

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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2022 and September 2023, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.