E-Newsletter: 2017 January

1. MYF -VIEWPOINT

2. MYF -VIEWPOINT
MYF HAS ORGANIZEDTRAINING“SETTING UP A
YOUTH ORGANISATION AND BEING ACTIVE
CITIZENS”IN CHOIR, GOBI-SUMBER
Natalie Bye, our organization development advisor has started
her training in Choir, Gobi-Sumber aimag.The training has been
organized in January 12-13, 2017 with 30 participants including
Ariunbold.B, the director and staffs of 3rd station of Ulaanbaatar
railway.
First day of training, advisor Natalie Bye shared her
experiences and provided some information on increasing the
capacity of youth organization and youth engagement.
The representatives of MYF have introduced to general activity
and reports of 2016 ofYouth Federation in Choir, Gobi-
Sumber. In the results youth is motivated to be active and
engaged.
INTERVIEWWITH BATJARGAL.B
VICE CHAIR OF MYF BRANCH IN
GOBI-SUMBER AIMAG
“Consciousness is experience of all kinds of social
interaction ever since the time you were born.
Youths should be more initiative.Gobi-Sumber
aimag has lots of specialities and it has 22 years
since it was founded.The aimag has developed
infrastructure and people come and go through
here”.
The3rdstationofUlaanbaatarrailwayhas365staffsand60percentofthestaffs
are mostly at the age of 40.They are taking responsible for over 300 kilometers
of railway. So therefore the 3rd Choir station is one of the important branches of
UB railway.
Lately there has been raised big issues about #CONSCIOUSNESS among youths.
In my point of view consciousness is respecting the elders and their parents. It’s
all about having positive thoughts on life and live that way.
For youths working at railway station, consciousness should be understood as to
surpassacustomer’sexpectation.It’salsorightamountofconsciousnesslevelfor
youth to ensure passengers rail safety and labor safety.
ARIUNBOLD.B,THE DIRECTOR
OF 3RD CHOIR STATION
OF ULAANBAATAR RAILWAY

3. MYF -VIEWPOINT
MUKHTSETSEG.Z,
STAFF OF MYF PLANNING AND BRANCH
MANAGEMENT
Consciousness exists in our mind. One doesn’t have to be
educated to be conscious but an educated person must
have consciousness. Obviously everyone has a different
opinion about consciousness. It can be defined by the
individuals capabilities. I tend to think that anyone with
conscious mind accepts their mistakes and don’t repeat
them again.Consciousness is such simple thing, it starts
with not coming late for work and greeting warmly to
your colleagues.
Youths should cherish their country, job, family and
themselves. Otherwise our tradition will be forgotten
overtime.The time has come to fight for ourselves not just
for yourself. If we can set this mentality in a Mongolian
youths mind then development of our country will
come closer. Filtering right and wrongs in our mind and
making it into actions as result is the only thing that
differs as from animal.
DR URTNASAN.N (PHD),THE DIRECTOR OF
NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF MONGOLIA IN
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF ICOMOS
MEMORIAL GALLERY
Consciousness is simply caring about others.To earn that
youths should be caring about their country, respecting
the elders and learning more about values of soul.
They need more intellectual skills and knowledge.Youths
today are at unlimited liberty and it need to be used for
right things.
It’s a good thing we are raising topics about Mongolian
consciousness. Because maturity and knowledge of
individuals are all connected to society and nature.
Mongolian consciousness is to initiate something
valuable, be conscious about it and make it into belief.

4. MYF -VIEWPOINT
Consciousness comes from the fact of being alive. It is
accentuated in humans in our ability to think, to question
the status quo and to desire to change our surroundings. In
theWest, high school students learn of Descartes’17th
century statement:“Je pense, donc je suis”(“I think,
therefore I am”). If we are not aware of our own existence,
do we truly exist? Makes your brain hurt just to think about
it, doesn’t it?Well, that is why I think consciousness is a
mental exercise that can be developed and improved.
I believe consciousness is developed, quite naturally, as we
grow older, as our brains mature and as we gain
experiences. But it is also a matter of training, of education,
and not just the formal kind. Consciousness is encouraged
by a parent teaching empathy, pushing a child to put
themselves in another’s shoes, a skill scientists have not
quite yet pinned down in other animals, or so I believe. It
is developed through critical thinking, where we do not
navigate our every day lives like robots, but rather, seeking
to improve our living conditions.
A person who has developed consciousness is, to me,
passionate for change yet simultaneously appreciative and
accepting of the present. He/she is attentive to others and
open to diverging views because these push their
awareness to greater bounds. For me, the contrary of a
conscious person is an ignorant one, one who spends his/her
days disliking and rejecting what they do not understand
and what is different.
Yesterday, a man from my university in Quebec City,
Canada, shot and killed 6 people because they were
different. Ignorance has bred hate and fear in North
America.That is why to create more conscious citizens,
it is necessary to have positive leaders that promote free
thought and who know how to listen. It is necessary to
pursue the truth rather than resort to simple sound bites. It
is necessary to encourage education and to be exposed to
communities and people that think differently.
I’ve only been in Mongolia for 5 months, but I can safely say
that I have never before experienced such heartwarming
welcomes as I have here. I am a stranger, yet sitting in front
of me are families who are proud to show me their culture
and who are curious to know mine. It seems to me that the
nomadic culture has pushed Mongolians to travel quite a
lot, may it be according to their herder lifestyle, to study in
Russia, Ukraine or the US, or to work in the UAE. Speaking
a second or third language is common for Mongolians. I
am often asked to share the‘Canadian Experience’which
could be an indicator that Mongolians are putting their own
system into question and constantly trying to improve it by
learning about others’mistakes and successes.
There is an incredible openness to change in Mongolia.
Things move fast on the national level. I’ve noticed how
well constructive criticism is received. I think these are all
indicators of consciousness.
The most important element in creating conscious citizens is
a young and still developing mind.Yet, theWorld Economic
Forum’s Human Capital Report of 2013 ranked Mongolia
115th out of 122 countries for the quality of its education
system which, it claims, does not sufficiently encourage
critical thinking (Mongolia Human Development Report,
2016: page 55). Having studied a few years in the Indian
school system as a young child, I remember learning the
main imports and exports of certain countries for my exam
without even knowing what imports and exports were in
the first place! I wish not debate the different school
systems because they each have their advantages and
disadvantages. But my point is that teaching young people
to have minds of their own, to know how to organize their
own thoughts and respect those of others, is crucial to
creating more conscious human beings.
YOUTH INTHE QUEST
FOR CONSCIOUSNESS
Are unconscious actions
and humans causing
troubles in today’s society?

5. MYF -VIEWPOINT
On the 18th January 2017, MongolianYouth Federation (MYF) is
celebrating the 26th anniversary of our founding, and is appreciating of the
26 years of dedication to serving the youth of Mongolia. Founded in 1921
as the Mongolian RevolutionaryYouth League, MYF is well known as the
national coordinating body for MYF branches and youth councils throughout
Mongolia. For 95 years MYF has worked diligently for the promotion of young
people’s needs and rights in many program areas, such as: employment,
education, health, community development and leadership. MYF is a member
of the United Nations’World Assembly onYouth and the AsianYouth Council.
MYF is recognised internationally as the peak body representing and serving
Mongolian youth.
5 BRAINY QUOTES OF
CHOIJAMTS.DTHE HEAD LAMA OF
GANDANTEGCHINLEN MONASTERY
MongolianYouth Federation has launched a“Expand
Consciousness”campaign in January 2017. Accordingly we
After 26 years, MYF currently has 200,000 members from all of Mongolia’s provinces, soums and districts of
Ulaanbaatar. Such a large MYF network, together with cooperation and support from all of the various members,
international and national partners and stakeholders. Based on the MYF Strategic Plan 2015, we have been developing
plans and activities to take us through the next 5 to10 years.These are specifically designed to provide continued
progression towards sustainable development of young people and their communities. As we celebrate our 26th birthday,
we wish for the continued support from our members, volunteers, stakeholders, young people and our partners.
HAPPY 26TH ANNIVERSARY!
have invitedThe Head Lama Choijamts.D at MYF base and
discussed about“Consciousness andTradition”. And
there is some brainy quotes we would like share from the
discussion.
1. Consciousness should be expressed with verbal and
non-verbal way from the soul.
2. Consciousness is just a simple thing that can be
expressed by your actions. If you don’t abandon your ego
you can’t obtain full consciousness.
3.Youths today starting to imitate foreign culture a lot.
Accordingly our traditional values are about to be
endangered. So you need to set your consciousness right
from the base.
4. Everyone’s life is depending on others lives. If others life
is not happy then neither yours. So spread more happiness.
5. Once you set your consciousness right from the
beginning, others will come accordingly.
26TH ANNIVERSARY OF MYF

6. MYF -VIEWPOINT
OVER 1500 FULL-TIME JOBS HAS
BEEN REGISTEREDTOYOUTH LABOR
EXCHANGE CENTER
TheYouth Labor Exchange Center of the MongolianYouth Federation seeks
to address the issue of youth unemployment in Mongolia. In 2016 they
have provided labor intermediation services for students and young
people with 4816 full-time and 13858 part-time jobs. In January 19th
“MON RUSTKANY”Mongolian- Russian joint industrial company had
launched Labor DaywithYouth Labor Exchange center. On that day the joint
industrial company had announced 1500 jobs.Youth Labor Exchange center
initiated 9 project plans for 2017 and one of them is“Spring farm hands
2”for students to do during their spring breaks. Main purpose of the project
is tosend herders to countryside to help to herders as a part-timer via
regional offices of MYF in 21 aimags. FurthermoreYouth Labor exchange
center will be registering more students or youths who are interested
working in the countryside.
THE“MEGA SKILLS”PROJECT IS
BEING SUCCESSFULLY
IMPLEMENTED
Youth Development Policy center of MYF has implemented
large numbers projects and one of them is“Mega Skills”.
The project is aiming to increase competitiveness of youths.
Mega skills-3 lecture has organized in January 16th to 27th
at MYF base with 39 participants.
Trainers and topics:
1. Consciousness and effective skills of change
management – Munkhbat.A (President of MongolianYouth
Federation,Vice-president ofWorld Assembly ofYouth)
2. To get skills to successfully start business by
properly managing personal finance – Khulan.D
(Founder of LHAMOUR, local cosmetics brand)
3. Marketing of individuals– Bolorchimeg.B (MC of NTV,
broadcasting channel)
4. The art of dressing - Namjildorj.G(Model at Mongol
Model agency)
5. To get skills to succeed and to have confidence –
Saruultugs.T (CEO of Aim4R production)

7. MYF -VIEWPOINT
THERE SHOULD BE POLICYTO
COORDINATE SEXUAL
HARASSMENT IN
ORGANIZATIONS
World University Service of Canada is a leading
Canadian non-profit organization in international
development, committed to building a more equitable and
sustainable world.WUSC works together with post-sec-
ondary institutions, private-sector partners and volunteers
to provide education, employment and empowerment
opportunities for youths around the world
The program is being developed and implemented in
developing 14 countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
In Mongolia, the Uniterra program, jointly operated by
WUSC and CECI, uses a market systems approach to
enhance economic opportunities for women and youth.
As a result of the meeting between MYF and Uniterra
program, 8 hours of training has been organized in January
24th at MongolianYouth Federation with the advisors from
Uniterra and Unicef. Discussed about“Strategy and Human
recourse management”, “Work place sexual harassment”
and“Children’s Rights and Business Principles”
Staffs of MYF were satisfied with the training and requested
for more trainings from Uniterra program.

8. MYF -VIEWPOINT
World Assembly of Youth
Asamblea Mundial de la Juventud
Assemblee Mondiale de la Jeunesse
President
Hon. Datuk Seri Utama Ir. Idris Haron
(Malaysia)
Vice President
Mr. Hussein Abdullah M. Al-Ahmed
(Yemen)
Mr. Mohamed M. M. Suliman Alwane
(Libya)
Mr. Munkhbat Ayush
(Mongolia)
Mr. Preye Jerome Ketebu-Brown
(Nigeria)
Mr. Benedice Louis Sibanda
(Botswana)
Secretary General
Ms. Ediola Pashollari
(Albania)
Executive Committee
Mr. Sesun Jee
(Korea)
Ms. Blagica Petrova
(The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)
Mr. Muesee Kazapua
(Namibia)
Ms. Simone Phillip
(Trinidad and Tobago)
Mr. Belmami Abdel Jalal
(Morocco)
Ms. Leyla R. Israfilova
(Azerbaijan)
Mr. Moestapa Maknum Radja
(Indonesia)
Secretariat
World Assembly of Youth
World Youth Complex
Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Ayer Keroh
75450 Melaka, Malaysia
Tel: +606-2321871, 2322711
Fax: +606-2327271
Email: info@way.org.my
Website: www.way.org.my
WORLD ASSEMBLY OF YOUTH
The World Assembly of Youth (WAY) is the
international coordinating body of national
youth councils and organisations. The full
members of WAY are national youth councils.
WAY has 140 member organizations from all
continents.
Founded in 1949, WAY has general consultative
status with the Economic and Social Council of
the United Nations and works in close
cooperation with several UN agencies
including UNAIDS, UNEP, ILO UNESCO,
UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO.
WAY recognises the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights as the basis of its action and
services. WAY works for promotion of youth
issues and youth organisations in programme
areas such as: youth employment, environment,
human rights, democracy, population, health,
drugs, community development and leadership
training.
In the service of youth since 1949 
August 23, 2016
Mr. Munkhbat Ayush
President
Mongolian Youth Federation
Mongolian Youth Federation Headquarter
Baga toiruu42, UB-14191, Sukhbaatar district
Ulaanbaatar - 14191, Mongolia
Dear Munkhbat,
RE: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR THE 26TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE
FOUNDING OF MONGOLIAN YOUTH FEDERATION (MYF)
Warm greetings from the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) headquarters in
Melaka Malaysia!
On behalf of the World Assembly of Youth, we would like to express our most
sincere congratulations to Mongolian Youth Federation (MYF) for wonderful
journey of 26 years of incredible achievement since your founding and we wish
for much more successful activities and accomplishment to come.
As you celebrate your 26th
Anniversary, we wish you all the best endeavors and
hope your organisation reaches to new heights in the imminent years. Our best
wishes in this year and your celebration.
Your organisation has always been outstanding in serving the community and
progressing young people with your noble effort and dedication. You have
achieved tremendous growth and have built eminent goodwill in the
community. In fact, we believe that your endless services are always
appreciable.
As our member, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of
your support and hope you will continue to contribute for betterment of young
people. Working with you has been a privilege to us and we appreciate your
great commitment.
We, at WAY, are always pleased to work with you and hope for more future
partnership in the service of youth worldwide. To all your members, we would
like send our deepest thanks and warmest wishes for another 26 years of hard
work and compassion in action!
Happy 26th
Anniversary!
Your s sincerely,
Ediola Pashollari
Secretary General
Cc. Hon. Datuk Seri Utama Ir. Idris Haron
President of the World Assembly of Youth
Season’s Greetings
Edited by: Khongorzul.Ch
Prepared by: Norovsuren.B
Designed by: Undram.G
January 2017