Mongolia Allocates 24 Billion MNT in State Budget for Establishing a Support Center for Children with Severe Disabilities

The Rehabilitation and Development Center for Children with Disabilities, established with non-repayable assistance from the Chinese government, is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Over the past five years, the center has provided comprehensive specialized services in health, education, and social rehabilitation to 42,000 children with disabilities from across Mongolia. These services include:

• Social protection and psychological counseling

• Prosthetics and assistive devices

• Health rehabilitation

 

The anniversary event was attended by Minister for Family, Labour and Social Protection L. Enkh-Amgalan, Ambassador Shen Minjuan of the People’s Republic of China, UN Resident Coordinator Mr. Tapan Mishra, and other key officials.

 

New Initiatives for 2025:

 

The Government of Mongolia has allocated 24 billion MNT in the state budget to establish a Support Center for Children with Severe Disabilities. This center will provide comprehensive caregiving, health, and education services tailored to the needs of children with severe disabilities.

 

Additionally, the government will:

• Increase pensions for families, parents, and guardians of children with severe disabilities by 36%.

• Cover diaper expenses up to 500,000 MNT for families.

 

Minister L. Enkh-Amgalan highlighted that the operation of the new support centers will be conducted in collaboration with non-governmental organizations, ensuring efficient and inclusive service delivery.

 

These efforts underscore the government’s commitment to improving the quality of life for children with disabilities and supporting their families through enhanced social protection measures.