About Mongolia

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The Peace Corps established its program in Mongolia at the invitation of the Mongolian government in 1991. The program, which began with teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), has become a well-established education partnership. Volunteers today are working in the fields of English Education and Community Development. All Peace Corps Volunteers in Mongolia are considered community development workers and support community service activities and cross-sector initiatives.

The mission of Peace Corps Mongolia Volunteers and staff is to provide community-based development assistance addressing needs identified by Mongolian partners and to promote intercultural understanding between Americans and Mongolians. Peace Corps Mongolia programs emphasize sustainable community development and capacity-building that relies on locally available resources.

Volunteer service in Mongolia

During their two years of service in Mongolia, English Education and Community Development Volunteers are partnered with Mongolian counterpart teachers and depending on the specific needs and goals of the assigned school, will strengthen the capacity of teachers and students. Outside of classroom, and over time, Volunteers and community members will work with youth, facilitating extracurricular activities based on the needs of the community such as clubs, camps, and mentoring programs to promote leadership and life skills.

To meet the challenges of serving hard-to-reach communities, Peace Corps Mongolia created an optional domestic virtual service component for currently serving 2-year Volunteers in Mongolia. Volunteers have the option to engage in short-term virtual activities and projects requested by communities where Volunteers are not yet placed, often due to the remoteness of the communities. These engagements focus on English education, cultural exchange, and life skills using various online technologies.

Volunteer satisfaction, health, and safety

Resources

Peace Corps service is a life-changing experience, and no two Volunteers experience their service in exactly the same way. Check out some of the links below to learn more about our country and the experiences Volunteers have had serving here.

U.S. Department of State

To find information about countries around the world, including social and political history, travel information, and U.S. embassy websites.

Manuals and Guides

Home to online resources representing the work and life of Peace Corps staff and Volunteers.

The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA)

Made up of Returned Volunteers. You can find links to all the “Friends of” groups for most countries of service.