Projects
As a current Rotaractor and former Interactor, I have had the opportunity to take part in various projects. Below are examples where my involvement was more substantial.
Fund raising initiatives
Generous hand project
Generous Hand is a long-standing community service project with over a decade of continuous impact. Since 2015, members of the Interact Club of Naran (sponsored by Rotary International) have implemented the project every winter without interruption. Donations collected from the faculties and student body of Naran International School, Amin-Sar Kindergarten, and members of Rotary International clubs have enabled the distribution of food, clothing, educational supplies, and financial assistance totaling several million tugriks (thousands of U.S. dollars) to families in need and vulnerable children. To date, the project has supported well over a thousand residents of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
I, Badamsutai Odjamts, served on the project’s organizing board for four years (2022–2025) and led Generous Hand IX (2025) as Interact Club President. The 2025 initiative raised approximately 10 million tugriks ( approx. $2,800) in combined cash and in-kind donations, supporting over 20 families—around 100 individuals, primarily young children.
Every child's day
On National Children’s Day in Mongolia, the Naran Interact Club organized a fundraising initiative under the 25' president, Badamsutai Odjamts, to support women and children living in juvenile care facilities, as well as children with visual impairments at Narnii Khaan Kindergarten. The goal was to help groups that are often isolated from broader society and have limited access to everyday resources. Working together with Tenger Jolooton NGO, we raised 20 million tugriks (about USD 5,500) through both cash and in-kind donations.
Because residents in these facilities have limited access to essential health, hygiene, and educational resources, we focused our donations on hygiene products and educational materials. These contributions helped provide school supplies, learning tools, and personal care items, directly supporting the children’s daily needs. Through this initiative, our club was able to make a meaningful difference in their lives while raising awareness about communities that are often overlooked.
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Health related projects
Teenagers are active but often lack awareness of health risks, spending most of their time at school. It’s true that they can face various physical and health problems, some of which could lead to serious or lasting injuries. Since schools in Mongolia have limited access to prescription medicine and full-time health staff, learning first aid is one of the safest ways to prepare for emergencies.
The F.A.K. Project (2023) not only provided students at Naran International School with first aid training but also created 52 first aid kits, each stationed in every classroom. The members of the Interact Club of Naran, with Badamsutai Odjamts as a board member, made the kits entirely with a budget of around 2 million tugriks, contain various types of bandages, burn relief oil, iodine for injuries, and other essential first aid supplies. We also supervise the kits, restocking supplies whenever they run low.
Following its success at Naran International School, the F.A.K. Project will expand to other schools, bringing first aid training and kits to more students and improving emergency response across the community.
First Aid Kit
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We can deal
The “We Can Deal” project was initiated in 2022 by Badamsutai Odjamts as a Christmas gift-giving initiative for autistic children enrolled in Anuulen Az Jargal kindergarten. Members of the Interact Club of Naran carefully selected and hand-packaged each gift, following guidance from psychologists at the Autism Mongol-And NGO, to ensure all items were appropriate and autism-friendly.
In 2023, the initiative expanded into a year-long project led by the Interact Club of Naran in partnership with Tenger Jolooton NGO, and the Rotary Club of Narlag Ulaanbaatar, including importing autism-friendly toys from the USA, worth 10 million tugriks (approximately USD 2,800), and the renovation of two classrooms in the spring as the third part of the project.
Overall, the project was conducted throughout the year, raising a total of 15 million tugriks (approximately USD 4,000) in combined cash and in-kind contributions.
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As the Interact Club of Naran’s 2025 President, Badamsutai Odjamts initiated, led, and organized “The Little Mentor” educational project, which took place at Naran International School with over 20 teachers and 50 students.
Students in grades X–XII had the opportunity to serve as teacher’s assistants, mainly supporting lessons for lower-grade students in grades IX–XI.
Teacher assistant responsibilities, all performed under teacher supervision, included:
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Exam preparation and grading
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Notebook assessment
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Teaching simpler lessons
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Preparing lesson materials
By exploring subjects aligned with potential future career paths—such as STEM, arts, and social studies—the project helped students clarify their career interests. Additionally, it provided teachers with hands-on support during the most demanding month of the school year, allowing them to focus on final term lessons and assessments.
All participating students were awarded certificates in recognition of their contributions.
Little mentor
Educational projects
The “SenseAbility” project was initiated in 2025 to support autistic children by enhancing their sensory experiences and practical life skills. The project aimed to create a platform for children to explore various materials, improve tactile abilities, and develop everyday life skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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The first part of the project (July–September 2025) involved the creation of three sensory boards designed for kindergarten students. These boards teach the sense of touch and practical tasks such as buttoning, zipping, and identifying different fabric textures, combining sensory stimulation with life skills learning to promote independence and confidence.
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The second part of the project included integrating the boards into educational and home settings, supporting children in sensory play, self-expression, sensory integration, and emotional regulation. Funding needed for the project was approximately 148,000 tugriks, and a total of 250,000 tugriks was successfully raised to support production and implementation.
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The third part of the project, which began in October 2025 and is currently paused, focuses on collaboration with experts. This included meeting an autistic kindergarten specialist from Hohhot with 16 years of experience, purchasing six guidance books, and translating and sending the materials to the original partner kindergarten to continue supporting children.
SenseAbility
