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In Sainshand, the capital of Mongolia's Dornogovi province, a donation ceremony took place on September 15, 2025, where local government leaders and school principals received Chromebook laptops. The devices were provided through humanitarian projects funded by donations from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
According to Purevjargal Dorj, executive director for humanitarian initiatives of the Church in Mongolia, “Because of [members of the Church of Jesus Christ’s] donations, we were able to help these many children — to see smiling faces and the light in their eyes because they are anxious to learn new things.”
Elder Neil L. Andersen, an Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, played a key role in facilitating the donation. The initiative was started after a request from Batbayar Ulziidelger, Mongolia’s ambassador to the United States. Elder Andersen said, “[Ambassador Ulziidelger] said in Ulaanbaatar they could figure out how to learn English, and they have the tools [necessary], but in these provinces, they need help. They need a way to study online. They need electronic features. It’s been a great blessing to so many communities. It is filling a real need.”
During the event in Sainshand, nearly 240 Chromebooks were distributed among 17 schools—each receiving 14 laptops—in this remote region.
Surenkhuu Altankhuu, director at a school in Zamiin-Uud near the China border, commented on the impact: “I see this as a much-needed and timely help and gift for the students. This will increase the quality of students’ learning and enhance the capacity of information technology.” Khurelbaatar Surenkhuu from Ikhkhet noted that their school previously lacked sufficient digital resources: “However, these 14 Chromebooks are of great importance for our sixth- through twelfth-grade students and their learning.”
The project began in 2023 and aims to deliver 3,000 Chromebooks across 300 schools throughout Mongolia by its conclusion. This is expected to benefit over 100,000 students nationwide.
A student at Airag Sum Secondary School named Khaliunaa Batbaatar shared her aspirations: “I dream of pursuing computer science when I grow up,” she said. “Last year, I couldn’t study well because our school didn’t have a regular computer teacher. With this [laptop], I promise I will learn diligently this time.”
For Enkhbayar Aruinbayar, director at Airag Sum Secondary School, these resources represent more than technological improvement: “Having these students, who are our future, grow up to be citizens with education and knowledge will prepare them to be the country’s future leaders,” Ariunbayar stated.
Airag Sum Mayor Sukhbaatar Ganbaatar also welcomed the support: “We have had less opportunity to align with the modern era, to use a computer and work on our education program,” he said. “We are so grateful for this help and opportunity.”
The donated laptops enable children in rural areas to access subjects such as math, English language studies, information technology skills development—including animation—helping bridge educational gaps between urban centers and more isolated regions.
“We believe education is the key for success,” Dorj said. “This project helps the children who are living in rural areas get more opportunities to be successful in their lives.”
Tuvshinjargal Gombo leads the Church’s office in Mongolia and described how this act aligns with religious teachings: “Jesus Christ told us to take care of others, and that’s why it is a really great example of what [Church member donations] are doing in Mongolia — showing His love and showing His care and also showing His sincere heart to the Mongolian people,” she explained.
By providing digital tools through community partnerships enabled by church member donations since last year across hundreds of schools nationwide—including those far from urban centers—the effort supports expanded educational access for thousands of young learners.
