Global Shapers Community Ulaanbaatar Hub

Global Shapers Ulaanbaatar Hub – Annual Report 2023

A warm welcome to you all from the Global Shapers’ Ulaanbaatar Hub. Today, we invite you on a unique journey. A journey that begins in the imposing Swiss Alps, the birthplace of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and finds its course through the vibrant cityscapes of Ulaanbaatar.

The Global Shapers Community, a remarkable initiative by the WEF, took form in 2011. Since its inception, our Ulaanbaatar Hub has served as a platform for dynamic young leaders. We are a diverse group, bound together by a shared commitment to creating a better future for our local communities and beyond. As one of the 470 city-based hubs spread across 150 countries, we take pride in being a part of this global network, a true force for change.

Over the past decade, many Global Shapers and alumni have poured their hearts into the hub, fostering remarkable change within themselves and their communities. We extend our deepest gratitude to each one of you. A special acknowledgment is due for the members who stepped up into critical leadership roles: Curator Batchimeg, Vice-Curator Anar, Impact Officer Lana, Secretaries Mungun and Lana, and Treasurer Puje. Your leadership has been a pillar, supporting the progress we celebrate today.

Our project coordinators and leads deserve a special commendation. Your tenacity in driving projects, securing sponsorships, and leading teams has been nothing short of inspiring. The commitment and dedication you’ve shown to improving our community lie at the heart of our mission.

The contribution of all former members of our hub has been invaluable. Your diligent efforts to nurture a vibrant culture within the Ulaanbaatar Hub have been instrumental to our progress. As we stand on the solid foundation you’ve laid, we are confident that the incoming curatorship and current members will carry this legacy forward, continuing to enhance our community.

We are excited to share a milestone in our journey: the launch of our new website, www.globalshapers.mn, a project brought to life with the help of our alumnus, Zack.

Meanwhile, we are bidding farewell to some of our impactful members who are transitioning into alumni, including Chimedyudon, Maralmaa, and Enkhjargal. Their significant contributions to our hub and community will not be forgotten and we wish them the best in their future endeavors.

Leadership Anchored in Collaboration

Our dedicated leadership team, under the adept stewardship of elected Curator Batchimeg Batbold, steered the hub through a year of innovation, impact, and growth. Vice-Curator Anar Enkhtuya, Impact Officer Delgerjargal Batsuuri, Treasurer Purevsuren Lkhagvasuren, and Secretary Mungun were integral parts of this voyage, anchoring our collective efforts in a vision of progressive change.

Adding Fresh Faces, Fostering Diversity

We were thrilled to welcome a diverse cohort of nine new individuals to our hub last year – Ujin, Buridem, Enkhtsatsralt, Lkhagva-Ochir, Temuulen, Munkh-Orgil, Munkh-Erdene, Duurenzaya, and Sukhbat. Their diverse backgrounds and skillsets have significantly enriched our hub, inspiring us and our initiatives.

A Year of Action, A Year of Impact

In 2022, we undertook a portfolio of transformative projects that have made significant strides in addressing crucial issues in our community. From nurturing young professionals and advocating for blood donation to addressing mental health and reproductive health education, we’ve sought to create meaningful change. In numbers, we successfully ran nine groundbreaking projects, directly reaching thousands in our community. Furthermore, we secured $48.7K in funds and grants, augmenting our ability to make a positive impact.

Notably, our initiatives extended to urban planning and environmental stewardship, promoting road safety, championing LGBTQ+ rights, inclusivity, and enhancing professional development opportunities for university students. Through our consistent efforts, we influenced public policies, empowered our youth, safeguarded our cultural heritage, and advanced solutions for climate change.

Looking Forward to New Horizons

As we look toward the future, we are filled with excitement and optimism. We are confident that our existing and incoming members are ready to face new challenges and continue our legacy of creating lasting positive change. As we prepare for the vibrant Naadam Festival, we extend our warmest wishes to all. Here’s to another year of shaping our future together!

Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to another exciting year of making an impact!

Global Shapers Ulaanbaatar Hub 2022-2023

We are excited to share the details of our year-long journey in our Annual Report. We hope that this document will provide valuable insights into our work, inspire you, and continue to foster a sense of involvement and collaboration in our initiatives.

Finally, we owe an immense debt of gratitude to our partners. Your voluntary assistance and significant contributions have played a crucial role in facilitating change. Your belief in our cause and unwavering support have made this shared mission possible.

As we look ahead, we are excited about the future of the Ulaanbaatar Hub and the impact we can continue to make. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you all for being a part of this incredible journey.

GSUBH Annual Report 2023 Download

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Media excellence fellowship

Media Excellence Fellowship is a 5-month program designed for young professionals who are interested in media and journalism to offer them real-life experience and improve their skills in cross-format journalism through rigorous internship experience. Fellows will rotate through four prominent news and media companies in Mongolia for the duration of the program, gaining exposure to different aspects of journalism and are expected to make their projects their full-time work during the term of the fellowship.

Eight young professionals will be selected in this first-ever fellowship program. Fellows are individuals who have a strong desire to pursue a career in media and don’t necessarily need to possess professional education in the sector. However, applicants must be either currently pursuing or have obtained their bachelor’s degree with no more than three years of postgraduate professional work experience.

Global Shapers Ulaanbaatar Hub completed its first Media Excellence Fellowship program in 2018. The program is a 4-month paid internship for young professionals who are pursuing careers in media and journalism to get real-life experience and, at the same time, improve their skills in cross-format journalism through rigorous work experiences. Fellows rotated through four prominent news and media companies in Mongolia for the duration of the program, gaining exposure to different aspects of journalism. Throughout the program, our fellows prepared more than 600 interviews, news, and published articles covering over 40 different topics with more than 1.5 million readers. The majority of the fellows received a job offer before the end of the fellowship program.

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Ear reliever (campaign)

Ear reliever (for front line workers during COVID-19 pandemic)

Mongolia had over 800,000 registered COVID cases and had over 2000 deaths by February of 2022. During the high times with COVID cases, medical workers and front line workers had to stay at the hospital for 14 days at a time and had to wear personal protective equipment 16+ hours a day. Wearing a mask for that long time per day had negative effects on the health care providers. Their ears would get sore and swollen, faces would get mask markers and it was a hassle. This project utilized 3D printers to create custom design mask extensions to provide comfort when they were wearing their mask and PPE. We have designed and printedseveral designs of mask extension aka ear reliever at one of our Shapers home. We’ve donated to 12 public hospitals and provided over 1500 ear relievers to the front line workers. The health care providers can wear them for a long period of time as the ear relievers are durable, provide comfort, and can be sanitized for multiple use.

Target group: Health care providers, front line workers

Proposed solution: Providing unique solution to new issues, innovative and fast design to product solution, increasing awareness about the front line workers and provided positive solution by utilizing new technology

Reach: 1500 health care providers, 12 public hospitals

Dedicated time: 500 hours in 3D printing, 10 hours in delivering

Implementation date: 2022

Mongolia Economic Forum 2022

As an initiative of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Ulaanbaatar Hub actively participates in the Mongolian Economic Forum. In the past, we have successfully organized sessions during the event, such as the “Mongolian Dream”, “Responsible and Responsive Leadership” and “Future of Work” to empower greater youth involvement in the national policymaking process.

Implementation date: Annually

The Ulaanbaatar Hub is a diverse community of young leaders committed to shaping a better future in their local communities and beyond.

About the Hub

Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional, and global challenges.

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