Over the last decade I've been working closely with herders while helping to organize The Mongol Derby, the world's longest horse race.
Mongolian herders are one of the last group of the pastural nomads left on earth. For a millennium these nomads have lived on the steppes, grazing their animals on vast grasslands while passing their culture virtually unchanged from generation to generation. But today, their traditional and ancient lifestyle is under threat.
Climate change, desertification and rapidly evolving economics inside of Mongolia are contributing not only to a dramatic reduction in herders and arable land, but also to the rapid migration of families away from their life in the countryside to the cities.
With our programs we are striving to preserve the unique tradition and culture that existed for so long in Mongolia while giving herders modern tools, services and training to make it possible for them to succeed in today's world. For those herders most in need, we are also providing hay and livestock assistance to help get them back to their feet and standing on the ground they called home for so many generations.
We so appreciate your support and contributions and thank you on behalf of all herders.
Sincerely,
Shatra Galbadrakh
Founder