European Union and World Vision are providing nutrition packages to the most vulnerable children and their families
The “Recovering Together” grant project funded by the European Union and implemented by World Vision aims to provide adequate nutrition and other related support to vulnerable mothers and children in the community. A total of 750 vulnerable households including 2,250 children in Bayanzurkh, Sukhbaatar and Songinokhairkhan districts of the capital city, Bayan-Ulgii and Uvurkhangai provinces are receiving this one-month nutritional support.
H.E. Mr Traian Hristea, Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia, participated in one of the food distribution events in the 20th khoroo of Bayanzurkh district on 15 June 2021. On this occasion, he met with the Governor of 20th khoroo of Bayanzurkh district, Mr. Gombosuren Ts, the National Director of World Vision Mongolia, Mrs. Bolortsetseg Bold, Head of partnering local CSO “Uran Achlal”, Mrs. Tsend.A, and volunteers and exchanged views on the project and the progress of its implementation.
H.E. Traian Hristea said: “It is my sincere hope that this food assistance will contribute to the recovery from the setbacks that the pandemic has caused. I would like to thank all who are involved in the delivery of this crucial assistance.’’
About the project
The grant project “Recovering Together” supported by the European Union, and implemented by World Vision, launched in November 2020. The main objective of the project is to support vulnerable households impacted by COVID-19 through livelihood recovery assistance and supporting their access to nutrition, health and WASH services to meet basic urgent needs. Furthermore, the project will strengthen the healthcare system by ensuring health facilities are equipped with COVID-19 response and prevention equipment.
Media contacts:
EU Delegation to Mongolia: [email protected]
World Vision International Mongolia: [email protected]
