Mongolia: Kindergarden in Orkhon – September 2021

Orkhon part of the Selenge County has about 3,000 inhabitants and is located 270 km from the capital Ulaanbaatar.

Life is based on agriculture in a typical nomadic style, with cattle breeding.

When the kindergarden was built in 1959, there were fewer residents. The kindergarten planned for 60 children, now 95 children are present.

The existing building, which remained unfinished during construction, was gradually completed over the years, with a lot of work on the part of the parents. The building has not been renovated since 2001. Much work was still pending due to lack of money. The community itself has no financial resources.

We are very pleased to have found a partner like EPO in Munich who gave us the opportunity to renovate this kindergarten.

Many rooms very restored, the playing ground got new games, blankets and bed Sheet have been bought. Many of the existing furniture was worn by now, dating back to 1984. So always by a local carpenter, we had the tables, shelves for games and a wardrobe built.

The work was carried out in the summer months when the kindergarten had a summer break.

Thanks to the involvement of the parents, it has been possible to restore this happy oasis for children to its old splendor.

In the photo gallery, you can follow the project.