Location Jargalant town, Orkhon region, Mongolia Community Description Jargalant — popularly known as “Ulaan Tolgoi” or “Red Head” — is situated in Orkhon province, in the central, northern region of the country. It was founded in 1978, and there were many Russians among its early planners and residents. It is situated about 30 km outside […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Borkowski. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was originally designed to provide a reliable source of clean water for the patients at the hospital by installing a single large water distiller. A better solution was reached with […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Nicholas Swope. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a four-filter water purification system to provide safe water for the hospital. Nicholas reports: The water filter was successfully installed in a high-traffic area in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Travis Hellstrom. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water filtration system for the children who attend the camp. Travis reports: In the autumn of 2012 the primary school in Dariganga soum […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Terrence Edwards. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a ventilated pit latrine at the school. Terrence reports: A sanitary and safe restroom is essential to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and raise the […]
Location 4th district, Baruun-Urt Town, Sukhbaatar Province, Mongolia Community Description Baruun-Urt is the capital of Sukhbaatar Aimag (province), which is located in eastern Mongolia, bordering China. The city is 550 km away from the largest city and capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. Sukhbaatar Aimag itself is a small province of about 55,000 people, of which about […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Response Volunteer Esayas Wureta. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to purchase and install a water purification system to provide clean drinking water for the 120 youth and 10 staff at the center. Esayas reports: I […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Cody Villanueva. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 3 large slow sand water filters at Executive Judgment 443rd Prison. Cody reports: As of August 19, 2011, the project is complete. Along with my project […]
Location Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Community Description Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital, is the center of culture and development in Mongolia. With a population of 1,172,400 people, it is home to about 38% of the total population. As Ulaanbaatar develops rapidly, the water quality is gradually worsening. Although the water quality in Ulaanbaatar is considered to be better […]
Location Burentogtoh Village, Nuurstei District, Khuvsgul Province, Mongolia Community Description The Executive Judgment 443rd Prison is located in Burentogtoh Village, Nuurstei District, approximately 20 km from Murun in Khuvsgul Province in northern Mongolia. The total population of Khuvsgul province is 130,000 and the population of Murun City is 40,000. On average, the prison houses 90 […]