How We Work
Paws Mongolia advances humane approaches to animal welfare through research-informed advocacy, public awareness, and partnership-based action. We believe sustainable progress in animal welfare depends on informed communities, institutional accountability, and culturally realistic solutions.
As a U.S.-based nonprofit working through local partnerships, we support Mongolia’s progress by promoting cruelty prevention, strengthening implementation pathways, and helping close the gap between legislation and real-world outcomes. Our current programs focus on companion-animal welfare challenges where urgent needs align with practical opportunities for measurable impact.
In addition to our research, education, and partnership initiatives, we provide direct support to existing shelters, local caregivers, and volunteer networks in Mongolia. By strengthening community-led efforts already working on the ground, we help address immediate welfare needs while contributing to longer-term, sustainable improvement.
We collaborate with Mongolian partners, local organizations, and relevant stakeholders to share research, best practices, and workable approaches that reduce suffering and improve protection outcomes. Our work emphasizes accountability, transparency, and measurable progress — ensuring that knowledge leads to practical, lasting change on the ground.
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About Us
Paws Mongolia is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting humane, culturally informed, and sustainable approaches to animal welfare in Mongolia. We believe respect, safety, and freedom from suffering are fundamental principles, and that lasting progress comes through education, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
Founded by Yuna Gelegdorj, who was raised in Mongolia and built her professional career in the United States, Paws Mongolia serves as a bridge between local efforts and international support. The organization focuses on practical, achievable solutions that strengthen animal protection in everyday contexts, working in partnership with Mongolian communities and organizations.
Inspired by a lifelong connection to animals, our work combines compassion with evidence-based approaches — ensuring that care, knowledge, and cultural understanding guide meaningful progress.