Three Camel Lodge
Project #1
The local school and kindergarten serves the small town of Bulgan, which is located in the South Gobi Province of Mongolia. The Gobi nomads who live nearby, as well as residents of this small town have no other access to education.
Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Coloring Books, Erasers, Pencils, Colored Pencils (For Kindergartners), Pens, Puzzle Books, and Rulers
Clothing:
Shorts and Pants for School and Sportswear (Like T-Shirts)
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Volleyballs
Project #2
The local hospital serves the small town of Bulgan, which is located in the South Gobi Province of Mongolia. The Gobi nomads who live nearby as well as residents of this small town have no other access to healthcare.
Needs
General Medical:
Ace Bandages and Gauze
Surgical:
Surgical Gloves
Sutures:
Nylon 1, Silk 2/0 (or any non-absorbable equivalent for skin, such as Ethilon), Vicryl 2/0 (or Chromic 2/0), Vicryl 1, and Vicryl 0 (or Chromic 0)
Project #3
The native tree planting project. The lodge has planted over 6,000 indigenous trees and supports locals who plant Gobi trees and bushes.
Needs
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Garden Bio Trash Bags, and Garden Tools
Gardening:
Plant Bags, Seed-Starting Pots, Sprinklers, and Tools
Project #4
Hanhongor Sum’s traditional music and dance classes help to preserve and promote Mongolian traditional musical heritage. Teachers of Hanhongor Sum school teach traditional folk dance, traditional instruments such as a horse fiddle and yatga, and traditional songs such as long songs to their students.
Needs
Art Supplies:
Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Music Instruments:
Clarinet Sheet Music, Conductor’s Notebooks, Music Notebooks, Music Sheets (Relatively short, classic compositions), and Saxophone Sheet Music
Clothing/Shoes:
Slipper Shoes (Similar to ballet shoes)
Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them.
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.
