Mongolia
Population: 3,278,290 in 2022
GDP per capita (US$): $4,061 in 2020
The burden of malnutrition in Mongolia:
- Anemia in pregnancy decreased from 26.9% in 2000 to 24.9% in 2019
- Low birth weight Infants decreased from 6.3% in 2000 to 5.4% in 2015
- Under-5 mortality rate per 1,000 live births:
- Boys decreased from 73.5 in 2000 to 17.6 in 2019
- Girls decreased from 57.1 in 2000 to 13.6 in 2019
- Malnutrition in children under 5 years of age:
- Stunting decreased from 29.8% in 2000 to 9.4% in 2018
- Wasting decreased from 7.1% in 2000 to 0.9% in 2018
Source: Global Nutrition Report, 2022
Bountiful Children in Mongolia
- Bountiful Children began serving in Mongolia in 2014
- 51 children receive help each month as of 2023
- See additional information below
Mongolia - History and Demographics
Mongolia is well known for Genghis Khan who led the Mongols in the 13th century to conquer a vast area and establish one of the largest land empires in history. Over time, Mongolia came under Chinese rule until it won its independence in 1921. It was then under a communist regime until 1990 when it went through a revolution and held parliamentary elections.
Mongolia is located in Northern Asia, between China and Russia. In land size, it is slightly smaller than Alaska, and more than twice the size of Texas. Mongolia is a semi-desert terrain with sparse grassy steppes and mountains in the west and southwest. The climate is a desert climate with large daily and seasonal temperature ranges. The Gobi Desert is located in south-central Mongolia. Nearly half of the population of Mongolia lives in the capital of Ulaanbaatar, and another large percentage live a nomadic lifestyle.
Bountiful Children in Mongolia
The initial screenings for Mongolia took place in the summer of 2014, and the first supplements were distributed to children in the Darkhan area in December 2014. The nutrition program currently provides nutritional supplementation for 50 children on average in the Darkhan area.
Communities in Mongolia
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All donations go toward identifying mothers and children in need, providing food supplements, health lessons, and other services. All donations are welcomed. Recurring monthly donations support community stability.
- $8 = nourish 1 child for a month
- $25 = nourish 3 children for a month
- $100 = nourish 1 child for a year
- $500 = nourish an average community for a month
- $6,000 = nourish a community of your choice for one year
Bountiful's Mission
Our mission is to provide nutritional supplementation to malnourished children and pregnant/nursing mothers as well as to teach health and cognitive development skills to families in the areas we serve.
