This project is designed to improve children's sports involvement and resources within Baruun Urt soum, home to over 5,000 children. Originally proposed by PCVs Travis and Alex in early 2009, the Sukhbaatar Aimag Children's Center has taken the ball and run with it to include building a sports complex on the south side of the city. This has been approved by the Sukhbaatar aimag government and will be paid for by a combination of local and international organizations.
Government Approval | August 2009
Proposal Completed | Fall 2009
Fundraising |Winter 2009
Construction Begins | Spring 2010
The project is currently being developed by Alex, Travis and the Children's Center with interviews and surveys being given to area school children regarding their participation and future hopes for sports in their city. Here is our project proposal (in Mongolian) if you would like to read more and a recent letter which helped us received a $2,000 donation. Thanks for visiting!
Sponsors
Sukhbaatar Governor's Office, Sukhbaatar Children's Center, JRC Sports for Peace Foundation, Mercer Island High School
