May 12, 2021
In 1990, Mongolia began the transition from a socialist state to a full-fledged democracy, participating in the global free market economy. Although this transition came peacefully, many social and economic challenges arose as the Mongolian people and government adjusted to new governance and economic systems.
Mercy Corps Mongolia (MCM) was established in 1999 to address the need for innovation in economic development. Over the next 22 years, MCM partnered with local and national government agencies, civil society organisations, businesses, and communities to help ensure that rural livelihoods are resilient to economic shifts, environmental shocks and stresses, and institutional transitions while retaining distinct and vital cultural traditions.
English Education Teaching
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Project Description
Mongolia, known as the land of blue sky, is the least densely populated country in the world. Home to the rolling steppe and a rich tradition of a nomadic, herding lifestyle, Mongolia now delicately balances its grassland roots with its rapidly developing cities. As a Volunteer, you are expected to work in the area of English Education and Community Development. The people of Mongolia want to direct their own advancement and consider the Peace Corps philosophy, which emphasizes the capacity-building of local people, as beneficial for the country’s development. Essentially, Volunteers help host country organizations meet their needs by providing assistance in areas where there are insufficient technical skills or knowledge. You are expected to work in the area of English education and community development, which are two of the