Korean volunteers to work in Mongolian schools

The opening ceremony of the Seoul Youth Volunteer Program was held on December 20, 2023, at the Continental Hotel. A total of 40 volunteers appointed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government will work in Mongolia for three months, MONTSAME reports.

"The volunteer activities will be organized jointly with students of two secondary schools and universities. Our goal is to work as volunteers in every corner of the world. A team of volunteers cooperated in developing guides on climate change adaptation and global citizenship education, creating video content, organizing community campaigns, improving learning environments, and volunteering in other collaboration opportunities. During the three-month stay in Mongolia, we will work with students and conduct research to write a textbook," stated G. Shinetulga, Project Manager in Mongolia.

In the first round, 40 volunteers from Seoul and Ulaanbaatar will work in:

- School No. 60 of Khan-Uul district

- National University of Mongolia (NUM)

- Mongolia International University (MIU)

- Laboratory No. 23 school

- Cooperation with students from five institutions, including the Department of Education of Chingeltei District.

In addition to exchanging experiences with Mongolian volunteers, Korean volunteers collaborate with the Lantuun Dohio NGO, which works towards promoting and ensuring child protection, volunteer work in the Magic Country 1 and 2 Branch will be organized.