Thank you to Holt sponsors and donors for supporting the Red Stone School — a refuge for children living in and near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s largest garbage dump. 

There’s a whole community of children who are living in and near Ulaanbaatar’s largest garbage dump. These children are often bullied at traditional school because of where they live. So instead of going to school, they rummage through the garbage with their parents — looking for items to sell. The garbage dump is a place no child should ever be. 

But thanks to Holt donors, they have another option… the Red Stone School! 

The Red Stone School is a safe place uniquely designed for these children to learn and grow. They also receive a warm, nutritious meal every day, have dedicated teachers who help them catch up in their education, and even have access to showers and a laundry facility. 

But your help goes even further for these precious children. 

 “Earlier this year, Holt donors provided emergency food supplies to 25 families,” says Paul Kim, the director of Holt’s Mongolia program. “In addition, our team provided trainings for the students, including internet safety, anti-bullying, traffic safety, health and hygiene education and vocational training for the parents.” 

“To date, over 200 children have graduated from this program, taking them away from the dump, and providing them an opportunity for a much brighter future.” 

Paul Kim, Holt's Mongolia program director

Not only are children receiving the education, food and hygiene help they need for today, but also the family support and empowerment that will help them to overcome poverty someday. 

“To date over 200 children have graduated from this program,” Paul says, “taking them away from the dump, and providing them an opportunity for a much brighter future.”