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. Read more…
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. Read more…
Documentation
Nomadicare documents the nomadic lifestyle for further generations by video, photographs and field notes. Read more…
