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I came to Mongolia with a vision of vast open spaces, an impression of peacefulness, and a desire to learn about the children. I was not disappointed, although there is much more to Mongolia than that, for better or for worse.

There is not much I need to say about the nature Mongolia that has not been said. Whatever I can write down at this point will not do it justice. I can only tell you that the grassland never ends outside of the city, and during the camp. There was no noise, no extraneous thoughts, just the sky and the land.

The country of Mongolia now has a shanty town that contains a quarter of the country's population. People who used to live on the countryside move to slums of Ulan Bator to find work. Many of the people who move used to herd livestock, but growing desertification of the countryside has forced them to turn to the city for a livelihood. 

 I can still remember what happened when we were visiting some of the families, located inside of the slums, whose children attended the camp. We brought some candies to give out in hoping that it can be a pleasant gift. It, however, turned out to be the most difficult thing that I have yet to do till this day.

I had never encountered such poverty. These Mongolians had nothing, be it tiny houses or yurts, there was nothing inside. The area around the home is falling into disrepair with rubbish piling high. And there I was handing out candies to children who have to live there because they have nowhere else to go.

 It felt like a sharp jab into my stomach every time their faces light up because of the rare sweets from strangers.” It was the only thing that I am giving them when I am capable of so much more?” ”I will walk away from this, but they won’t.” “Why are you happy because of a piece of chocolate? Just look around you.”  were the only thing on my mind during the whole visit. I had to tighten every fiber of my muscle to keep myself from breaking down. It was like playing a game of “who blinks first with destitute,” not many people can come out on top. 

I am not writing this to appeal to your empathetic side for the Mongolian kids. I am doing this to let you know the founders (Steph and Jermyn) were two amazing people who took it upon themselves to do what they think are right. They spend their entire year raising money just so there would be a camp for the kids. For the rest of the volunteers, it was an interesting, maybe even an eye opening experience, however, it is a belief and a dedication.

Some of the children who attended the camp brought nothing but the clothes they had on them. None the less, they were happy to be out in the nature and learn. The camp worked both ways because teenagers in Mongolia are generally curious for almost all things we had to say and finding out what life is like in the West. Sandwiched between China and Russia, I found their perception of life outside the vastness of Asia is interesting, to say the least!  

So my experience with the Mongolian Summer camp truly has been wonderful. Just by being at the camp, I learned some things that I never would have. I have met some amazing people (both Mongolians and fellow volunteers). There are some things I have learnt here that I will try to take home with me. Firstly, Mongolian people are most generous people I have ever met. Whatever they have they will share with you even if it really isn’t much. Secondly, Mongolian people are peaceful and calm and have a very accepting outlook on life. It was a kind of attitude which entails being curious to the world and remaining complacent at the worst of times. They neither get too happy nor too sad, but they are mostly content (and therefore happy). Thirdly, Mongolian people are so open and honest and you understand that there is no pretense in their kindness and friendliness. In the end, I would lastly like to thank Mongolia Summer Camp for this opportunity. Steph and Jermyn are two amazing people that are truly wonderful and inspiring.

Chienfa teaching English at the camp

In the eyes of many people, Mongolia is perceived as one of those exotic places that few would ever think of visiting. Hence, my decision to join the Mongolia Summer Camp (MSC) was initially met with some level of incredulity and a lack of understanding from friends and family members. It didn’t help that I got to know about the camp through Google. I wavered in my decision to join the camp for a while, as I was doubtful of my ability to adapt to the living conditions there. It was, after all, my first overseas volunteering experience. Nonetheless, I went ahead with it in the end, and I’ll always be grateful that I did.

Before the camp officially started, we had the chance to visit the families of some of the participating children. These families mostly live in slums located on the outskirts of the capital city Ulan Bator.

One of the families mentioned that they get by on a government hand-out of US$75 per month. That’s approximately US$2.5 per day for a family of four, in a country where essentials do not come cheap. When I first arrived in Mongolia, I was surprised to find out that the prices of various products are pretty high relevant to the citizens’ average salary.

Another memorable fact is that a couple of the families that we visited had alcoholic parents. In Mongolia, alcoholism is a prevalent problem due to the widespread availability and low prices of alcohol, as well as the high unemployment rate. These factors drive many to the bottle in a bid to escape their problems stemming from poverty. It’s all too easy to judge the parents that we’d met for spending what little money they have on alcohol. However, it’s perhaps inevitable that they fall victim to such an addiction in the midst of greater economic and societal ills.

  The summer camp itself lasted for about a week, and took place at a camp site in Terelj National Park. Once we were there, I was instantly captivated by the immense beauty of the Mongolian plains. The magnificence is really hard to capture on photographs.

The kids and volunteers were split into two groups, or clans, as we called it. At the beginning, I was slightly unsettled by some of the kids’ behavior, and did not immediately connect with the kids in my clan. I vividly recall that on the very first day of camp, a fight broke up in the middle of our ice-breaking game. Subsequently, the kids walked off one by one, until we were left with a third of the number of kids that we stared out with. At that point, I was quite discouraged and taken aback. With the benefit of hindsight now, I’m able to understand their reactions – they are kids hardened from years of living on the streets, accustomed to violence and living without discipline.

We eventually managed to bond with the kids over the week through games, long hikes, various lessons and “clan time”. “Clan time” was a nightly session whereby the volunteers would get together with the kids from our respective clans and chat about a designated topic. It facilitated meaningful communication, and was a fantastic way to bridge the chasm and build rapport. It offered the volunteers a glimpse of the kids’ softer side as they shared with us their life stories and experiences. I wouldn’t venture to say that I’m able to empathize with and understand how they feel, since I’ve never been through the hardship that they’ve endured. But for what it’s worth, “clan time” helped us to connect on a deeper level with the kids, and after a while it was easy to feel affection for them.

    One thing that stood out and really impressed me was the children’s enthusiasm in learning English. At first, I was skeptical that those active kids would be able to sit through hour-long classes. I was therefore genuinely moved by their eager participation and attentiveness. Some even took the initiative to request for extra tuition classes. To top it off, the kids picked up the foreign phrases thrown their way so quickly. If the situation was reversed, I don’t think I’d fare as well in Mongolian as they did in English.

  On the last night of the camp, we all came together for a closing performance. The volunteers put together a short skit, while the kids took turns to sing and dance for us. There was something poignant about the kids’ performances – it’s undeniable that they’re creative and talented individuals. All they really need is some support and a push in the right direction, but sadly, that’s exactly what they’re lacking in their lives. I hope that at the very least, the camp provided them with some inspiration to imagine different lives for themselves, and perhaps they might someday discover the courage to pursue those dreams.

      Despite all the wonderful experiences, the camp wasn’t a walk in the park for the volunteers. Many of us fell sick during the camp due to the chilly weather, and we also had to get use to the absence of basic amenities. The food served during the camp was decent, though obviously not the kind we’re used to having.

All in all, I’m truly glad that I took a chance and left the comforts of home, albeit just for a short period of time. Besides being a great opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery, MSC also led me to be acquainted with many inspiring individuals. A special shout-out goes to the camp leaders Jermyn and Stephanie for organizing the camp and giving so much to make it a success. To the fellow volunteers who embarked on this journey with me – you guys are awesome and the experience would not have been the same without any one of you.

our First fund raiser of the year for MSC3!

Yes we're deep in our planning for the event. 

We hope you are just as excited as us about it. It'll be tons of fun once again for a good cause! Come party with us! 

Here's a little clue to what it's gonna be! 

Hello Friends! 

If you're looking for a memorable and meaningful time this summer, look no further! Recruitment for mongolia summercamp THIS JUNE is NOW OPEN!! Click here to apply! 

Let us bring joy and laughters back into the lives of the kids that will be coming to camp this summer! Explore the green pastures on horse-back! And have a taste of nomadic lifestyle living in traditional mongolian tent!

Click on our side bars to read more about the cause we're supporting and the great experiences of our volunteers from  our past camps!

A great time of your life awaits you this summer across the mongolian steppe! 

Date: 23rd June - 30th June

Volunteers are most welcome to volunteer for longer periods of time to aid in camp preparation a week before the actual camp