A model for a healthy, environmentally-friendly kindergarten for children in the most vulnerable areas of Mongolia

A model for a healthy, environmentally-friendly kindergarten for children in the most vulnerable areas of Mongolia

Number of beneficiaries: 3100 children, 285 teachers and 10 kindergartens

Project duration: 2026/2027 – 2 years

Place: Ulaanbaatar City and Sum of Zuunmod, Tuv Province

 

Project financed under a framework agreement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Local partner

Since 2015, WAM (WaSH Action Mongolia) has been implementing sanitation, water access, hygiene and waste management projects in Mongolia. The association is developing its expertise and has been recognized as one of the leading WaSH experts in Mongolia.

WAM has partnered with many organizations to disseminate and collaborate on its past experiences and technical offerings, and continues to contribute to improving the quality of life for many people in Mongolia.

Context

In Mongolia, children under 5 are more affected by nutritional problems (anaemia, vitamin A deficiency) and illnesses due to contaminated water and food. Indeed, 56% of people with dysentery (severe diarrhea) are under 5 years old. Kindergartens have an important place in the good development of the child, unfortunately, still many of them do not meet the health or food standards in force. Therefore, it is essential to provide these structures with a healthy, nutritious and safe model.

The mission

This project aims to provide vulnerable children in the 10 model kindergartens with safer access to nutrition, water and basic sanitation.

Activities

-Provide a drinking water station and install toilets in accordance with established standards.

-Create a green and safe outdoor environment.

-Provide cultivation equipment and outdoor greenhouses to enable nutrient-rich food.

-Train kitchen staff in the preparation of nutritious meals.

-Develop and disseminate the guidelines of the “ecological and user-friendly kindergarten model” to allow its replicability in other preschools.

Beneficiaries

3100 children, 285 teachers and education staff and 10 kindergartens