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ADRA COUNTRY DIRECTOR'S WORDS

Dear Friends,

It’s been 17 years since ADRA started work here in Mongolia. During these years of transition we have seen many changes, but in 2010 we are on the verge of economic growth and changes almost unparalleled in Mongolia’s history. Such a boom in mining investment brings opportunity and challenges for the future.

This year brought us weather unseen for a decade. With over 9 million animals dead over this winter past, it’s a significant impact on the livelihoods of a third of our national population, or those who live in the countryside. The dzud has a longer term negative impact on economic growth in the effected countryside with internal migration to urban areas and greater reliance on extended family and government assistance.

In ADRA Mongolia we responded to the dzud helping 1500 households in February through March. Our project program grew again this year as we continue to assist more people and give them greater opportunities for their own development.

As my term comes to an end this year I would like to express my gratitude to our staff, who ensure that our office is absolutely professional, hard working and dedicated to helping others, yet a really enjoyable and exciting place to come to work every day. You each show great commitment to ADRA Mongolia’s service to the unfortunate and vulnerable in our country. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working at ADRA Mongolia.

We continue to receive support from ADRA partners from across the globe – thanks so much! We truly are partners in development in Mongolia. ADRA Mongolia continues to work hard to carry out quality development programs that have real impact.  To our Board members thanks for your time, efforts and support in encouraging and ensuring our continued success.

I look forward with interest to the continued success of ADRA Mongolia and its work creating opportunities, changing lives in Mongolia.

Thanks

Chris Jensen

Country Director