The Alpha Project is a comprehensive educational program focused on promoting mental wellness and emotional education for teenagers. Its main goal is to spark light in their hearts and help them build strong mental health foundations.According to nationwide research in Mongolia:	•	4.6% of youth aged 15–19 experience anxiety, and 2.8% suffer from depression.	•	39% have thought about suicide in the past year, 22.2% have made plans, and 15.8% have attempted it at least once.	•	42.3% of students tried alcohol before the age of 14.	•	18.9% (almost 1 in 5 students) have had sexual experience, with higher rates in urban areas.Based on these facts, the Alpha Project aims to:	•	Develop basic psychological education and emotional resilience among teenagers.	•	Teach emotional regulation, self-awareness, and self-love.	•	Help youth recognize and avoid risky behaviors by improving their ability to distinguish right from wrong.	•	Contribute to building a mentally stable future generation for families and society.Our mission is to help teenagers grow into mentally healthy, emotionally strong, and wise individuals with bright futures. <iframe data-lexical-youtube="DdyrHHLVYDY" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/DdyrHHLVYDY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="YouTube video">YouTube video</iframe> What We Plan to Do:1. Train Child Development SpecialistsTo provide proper guidance and emotional education to children, we need skilled professionals. Under the guidance of child psychologist and positive therapist Ms. J. Batbolor, we will train 8 professional instructors by September 30, 2025.2. Organize Mental Health Training ProgramsWe plan to hold 12 in-person sessions: 10 for students, 1 for parents, and 1 special family bonding session. Each session will last 2 hours and take place once a week.We also plan to expand the program into public schools. To do this, we will develop educational materials, handbooks, and digital content tailored for teenagers. We are launching a fundraising campaign to support these efforts and invite everyone to help bring happiness, hope, and a brighter future to the next generation.<img src="https://cdn.fundea.mn/57643893-f188-40f3-93fd-f49d3fe284fc.jpg?width=0">

Alpha – A program supporting the mental health of adolescents

Сэтгэл зүйн дархлаа тогтоох цогц хөтөлбөр

Alpha - Өсвөр насныхны сэтгэлзүйн эрүүл мэндийг дэмжих хөтөлбөр

The &#34;Book Monster&#34; project is a long-term initiative by the JCI Grand aimed at fostering the development of citizens who possess the habit of lifelong reading and the skills to read effectively and understand quickly. Based on the core belief that &#34;Every child who reads books becomes a good person,&#34; this project focuses on preparing students from an early age to contribute to the development of their country through effective reading skills and strong personal development.Since 2019, we have been teaching students in secondary schools how to read and comprehend books in a short amount of time. To date, we have reached 11,500 children nationwide, teaching them effective reading strategies, with a success rate of 30%.This project will continue to run consistently, and we are aiming to provide training in all public and private secondary schools across Mongolia. Additionally, we regularly evaluate the progress of the students’ reading abilities. These evaluations occur once or twice a year.In 2023, it was reported that Mongolian students scored significantly lower than the global average in the PISA reading comprehension test, lagging by 5 years. This test will be retaken in 2025, further highlighting the need for Mongolian children to develop their reading, comprehension, and understanding skills. This situation underscores the importance and urgency of our project.To ensure the continuous success of the project, we need to train instructors to teach effective reading methods, distribute self-study materials, conduct both in-person and online classes, and actively engage the students in their learning journey.

“Book Monster” – Cultivating reading habits among students

Book monster - Сурагчдын ном унших дадлыг төлөвшүүлэх төсөл

The main objectives of the project are: <ul> <li value="1">To provide free, high-quality educational opportunities to children who cannot afford or access additional learning in the city center.</li> <li value="2">To support children in applying for international scholarships and gaining exposure to global education systems.</li> <li value="3">To create safe, productive spaces for children to study, read, and build friendships during their free time.</li> <li value="4">To reach 1,000 students by 2025, with plans to expand to rural provinces and towns.</li> </ul> Despite the financial constraints of this 100% free-of-charge educational project, innovative solutions have been implemented, reflecting JCI’s commitment to entrepreneurial thinking and grassroots problem-solving. The first education center was established in Songinokhairkhan District with an investment of 40 million MNT, covering the following costs: <ul> <li value="1">Facility renovation and furnishings,</li> <li value="2">Learning materials and equipment,</li> <li value="3">Internet and utilities,</li> <li value="4">Salaries for one full-time staff member stationed at the center due to its significant distance from the city center.</li> </ul>

The "Think BIG" project by JCI Grand aims to provide children and youth from underprivileged and remote areas with the knowledge, skills, and access to quality education needed to become successful individuals in the future.

“Think BIG” – An educational project building the future of youth

"Think BIG" төсөл нь ЖСИ Гранд-ийн гол зорилго нь эмзэг болон алслагдсан бүс нутгуудаас ирсэн хүүхэд, залуучуудад ирээдүйд амжилттай хүмүүс болохын тулд шаардлагатай мэдлэг, ур чадвар, чанартай боловсролд хандах боломжийг олгох явдал юм.

Think BIG - Хүүхэд, залуучуудын ирээдүйг бүтээх боловсролын төсөл

In 2016, the leaders of 193 United Nations member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a comprehensive global action plan aimed at eradicating poverty, promoting health and education, protecting the environment, and fostering economic growth. This agenda comprises 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, underscoring the paramount importance of inclusive participation from citizens, the private sector, government, and non-governmental organizations at all levels to ensure the successful implementation of these objectives.As a committed member of the global community, JCI Erdenet is actively engaged in implementing the “Life is Beautiful” project, which is directly aligned with the organization’s mission and the 2030 Agenda. The project’s primary objectives are to support the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty and Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Through inclusive and sustainable development initiatives, the project seeks to catalyze positive social change and enhance the overall quality of life within the community.

“Life is Beautiful” – A community-led sustainable development

Life is Beautiful - Иргэдийн оролцоотой тогтвортой хөгжил

JCI Dornod’s annual “Future” project for children and youth is currently underway under the theme “My Bottle, My Health.” The project’s primary objective is to educate adolescents about the significance of regular water consumption and encourage them to carry their own personal water bottles.Health experts recommend that teenagers consume approximately 2 liters of water daily. Studies have demonstrated that inadequate hydration can impair cognitive function and learning abilities. Conversely, adequate water intake when necessary can enhance concentration and memory retention.By promoting the use of personal water bottles, this project endeavors to establish healthy habits that positively impact students’ well-being, attendance at school, and academic performance. In the long term, it also seeks to reduce plastic waste and foster a new generation of environmentally conscious and self-aware youth.Alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)This project aligns directly with six of the United Nations’ seventeen Sustainable Development Goals:* Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being* Goal 4: Quality Education* Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation* Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production* Goal 13: Climate Action* Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Initiated by the JCI Dornod Local Organization

“Future Project” – For healthy habits among school children

Future Project – Эрүүл дадалтай хүүхдүүдийн төлөө

Mind Matters is a youth mental health initiative that aims to support the psychological well-being of adolescents through educational methods. The project promotes healthy communication and trains school teachers to become effective mental health counselors. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 <iframe data-lexical-youtube="qLlMfyiAKNU" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/qLlMfyiAKNU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="YouTube video">YouTube video</iframe>

Lighting the Future Through Mental Health Education

Mind Matters Project – Illuminating the future through mental health education

Сэтгэлзүйн боловсролоор гэрэлт ирээдүйг

JCI Mongolia

JCI Mongolia

JCI Impact

Alpha - Өсвөр насныхны сэтгэлзүйн эрүүл мэндийг дэмжих хөтөлбөр

JCI Grand

Book monster - Сурагчдын ном унших дадлыг төлөвшүүлэх төсөл

JCI Grand

Think BIG - Хүүхэд, залуучуудын ирээдүйг бүтээх боловсролын төсөл

JCI Erdenet

Life is Beautiful - Иргэдийн оролцоотой тогтвортой хөгжил

JCI Dornod

Future Project – Эрүүл дадалтай хүүхдүүдийн төлөө

JCI Nomadic

Mind Matters Project - Сэтгэлзүйн боловсролоор гэрэлт ирээдүйг