Улаанбаатар
‘Leaving No One Behind’ project to provide vouchers to 2,948 households
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Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. The Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia has
joined the ‘Leaving No One Behind’ Emergency Relief Project. The project was
originally launched with support from the Embassy of Germany to Mongolia, the Ministry
of Labor and Social Protection, and People in Need Mongolia.
With SDC's contribution will support another 1,384
households across Mongolia. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the Ministry
of Education and Science, and People in Need will provide the assistance in the
form of vouchers to people and their families, and other vulnerable groups who
are severely impacted. In total, this joint project supports 2,948 households
across the country.
“The economic and social impacts of COVID-19 pandemic in
Mongolia have been overwhelming. The Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia stands ready
to support the Government of Mongolia and work together towards providing
people and their families from vulnerable communities the urgent assistance
they need during this difficult time. We must find solutions that uphold the
dignity of these communities and one that does not leave anyone behind"
said Stefanie Burri (PhD), Head of Cooperation in Mongolia.
Source: Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia
