The cornerstone of The Itgel Foundation’s activities is the implementation of grassroots projects that contribute to sustainable development and the protection of Mongolia’s cultural and environmental legacy. Our projects span the fields of health, agriculture, livelihoods, environment, education, human rights/social justice, and cultural preservation, reflecting our holistic approach to sustainable, community development. The table below illustrates the activities we conduct in these areas. Information on specific projects, which cross-cut these areas, can be found in the projects section by clicking here.

Area/Sector Examples of Itgel’s Activities

Health
  • Research & treatments on infectious diseases, parasites, and other ailments (medical and veterinary)
  • Exchanges and training for health professionals
  • Preventive health education

Agriculture
  • Research on livestock productivity and nutrition
  • Consultations on herd and range management
  • Distribution of herder education resources

Livelihoods
  • Establishment of sustainable enterprises for rural communities (SMEs)
  • Household economic assessments
  • Financial literacy training and workshops on household budgeting

Environment
  • Training on environmental monitoring and management
  • Policy work on land/resource access and management
  • Mapping of environmental threats and training on threat mitigation

Education
  • Improved access to formal education for remote families
  • Establishment of scholarship funds
  • Facilitation of workshops and training for life and livelihood skills

Human Rights
Social Justice
  • Provision of legal services for ethnic minorities/marginalized populations
  • Policy reform/advocacy activities
  • Training on human rights and community empowerment

Cultural Preservation
  • Establishment of music school for endangered vocal tradition
  • Documentation of cultural knowledge and practices
  • Policy and program advocacy that safeguards cultural heritage

In addition to project implementation, Itgel engages in a variety of activities that support our goal of protecting Mongolia’s cultural and environmental legacy, and contributes to best-practices in the field of development. These include research & publications, participation in conferences & events, and partnerships & exchanges.

Research & Publications

  • Cutting-edge research in partnership with leading scientific institutions, international experts, and public sector agencies.
  • Publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals and in reports oriented towards policymakers.
  • Publications and contributions in popular media including travel guides, documentary films, and journalistic outlets.

Participation in Conferences & Events

  • Sponsorship of cultural events that contribute to the preservation of Mongolian artistic traditions.
  • Attendance and presentations at scientific and professional conferences.
  • Participation in speaker series, academic lectures, festivals, and other events.

Partnerships & Exchanges

  • Facilitation of exchanges between Mongolian and international scientists for the purpose of professional capacity building and knowledge exchange.
  • Partnerships with international NGOs, donor agencies, private and public sector organizations for the purpose of mutual advising, replication and scaling of project activities, and policy reform activities.
  • Active member of professional associations including the Mongolian National Tourism Organization (MNTO) and the Reindeer Owner’s and Breeder’s Association (ROBA).
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