Over 40% of Mongolia’s total population lives in Ulaanbaaatar, which is one average one of the world’s coldest capital cities, with temperatures dropping to -40 in winter. Many children are forced to endure horrendous living conditions and distress, forcing them out of school and the education system. This also puts children at risk of exploitation, violence and abuse. CNCF is committed to changing lives by helping to end this poverty cycle, believing that access to safe and secure housing is a fundamental human right.

JCT has supported CNCF’s Give-a-Ger Programme, a programme established to provide homeless families, vulnerable families who are at risk of homelessness and eviction, or families living in dangerous and inhabitable conditions with a warm and safe ger (a traditional Mongolian home) of their own. The Programme ensures that disadvantaged and vulnerable children and families have access to good housing and the comfort and security of a home, keeping them warm in the dangerously cold Mongolian winters. By addressing the detrimental impacts of substandard housing, this makes a life-changing difference to children and their families, tackling poverty through grassroots efforts and offering comprehensive support that enhances the overall wellbeing and development of every child. It also enables them to build a foundation for the future with peace of mind for parents and the opportunity of desperately needed education for their children. Since inception, 941 families have been supported and this support has enabled children to remain in education and go on to further education and vocational training, increasing their employment opportunities.