One-third of Mongolia’s population experiences extreme poverty and is unable to afford basic food and shelter. The Asral NGO was established in 2001 by Tibetan Buddhist monk Ven. Panchen Ötrul Rinpoche to support families affected by poverty and hunger in the poorest sections of Ulanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city. Asral is Mongolian for “care,” and this project with partner Maitreya Charity provides nutritious lunch meals as well as warm winter outerwear, tutoring, school supplies, dental care, and health/hygiene instruction for 58 schoolchildren; this year, the grant will also pay tuition for kindergarten-age children. For many of these children, the lunch they receive through this project is the only substantial meal of the day. During the pandemic, the program has also delivered food, provided emergency medical and housing assistance, and supported women’s vocational activities. Annually renewable project.
One-third of Mongolia’s population experiences extreme poverty and is unable to afford basic food and shelter. The Asral NGO was established in 2001 by Tibetan Buddhist monk Ven. Panchen Ötrul Rinpoche to support families affected by poverty and hunger in the poorest sections of Ulanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city. Asral is Mongolian for “care,” and this project with partner Maitreya Charity provides nutritious lunch meals as well as warm winter outerwear, tutoring, school supplies, dental care, and health/hygiene instruction for 58 schoolchildren; this year, the grant will also pay tuition for kindergarten-age children. For many of these children, the lunch they receive through this project is the only substantial meal of the day. During the pandemic, the program has also delivered food, provided emergency medical and housing assistance, and supported women’s vocational activities. Annually renewable project.
