A New Place for Hope for Youth in the Region: The Bayanghoshu Peace Library Opens in Collaboration with IPYG
On November 22, 2024, an opening ceremony for the Peace Library was held in the Bayanghoshu district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The event was co-hosted by the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and the Ulaanbaatar Business Innovation, aiming to provide local youth and children a new space for learning and peace-building.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Bilguun Burenteegsh, Head of the Ulaanbaatar Business Innovation Organization; Damdinsuren, Head of the Bayanghoshu Sub-center of the Innovation Hub; Cholmontuya Altankhundaga, Director of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion at The Asia Foundation; and Erdenechimeg Narangerel, Consultant at The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Business Center. Together, they emphasized the library’s importance for community development and peace.
To support the library’s establishment, IPYG and The Asia Foundation donated a total of 3,200 books, while the Innovation Hub Center contributed by designing the library’s interior and organizing the book collection. This project is not just about improving the learning environment—it focuses on spreading a culture of peace and establishing a sustainable foundation for youth education within the community.
Cholmontuya Altankhundaga, Director of the Asia Foundation, stressed the meaning of opening of the library during her congratulatory speech: “I am pleased that a library has been opened in this area, where educational resources are lacking. I hope that many young people will have a chance to learn and become an asset of peace through this library.”
Erdenechimeg Narangerel, Consultant for the Asia Foundation, also shared her thoughts: “I am really happy that the peace library is opened for young people, who are the future of both their community and the country. I hope that more libraries will be opened and continued through various activities in the future.” Emphasizing the necessity of building sustainable peace activities and learning spaces.
The Bayanghoshu Peace Library is set to operate as an open space for local residents. IPYG plans to strengthen the library’s role through continuous peace activities and educational programs, contributing to a brighter and more peaceful future for the community.
