Projects
Background
The nomadic way of life and health is under threat for several reasons, including extreme remoteness, severe climate, closed political borders, over-hunting of animals, mining, altitude, being an ethnic minority, distance from the capital, lack of basic public health supplies to prevent illnesses, and poorly equipped sum hospitals.
Health
Nomadicare, established in 1994, provides instruction and equipment in traditional Mongolian medicine and modern medicine for doctors the local sum (county) hospitals where the herders receive health care. At the request of sum doctors, Nomadicare delivers laboratories and laboratory training to the hospitals, provides instruction in traditional medicine to doctors and nurses, and supplies basic medicines. It provides basic check-ups, vitamins, hygiene kits, and instructional materials on health and hygiene directly to the herders.
Education
For herder young people who need help paying for a university education, Nomadicare supplies tuition scholarships. For those on government tuition scholarships, Nomadicare helps with miscellaneous expenses. For sum doctors, it provides training to increase the hospitals’ care options.
Documentation
Nomadicare documents the nomadic lifestyle for further generations by video, photographs and field notes.