Peer Exchange Held between “Nomadic Mothers” I and II Programme Participants

A peer exchange and mutual learning meeting was held for participants of the “Nomadic Mothers” I and II programmes, implemented by the MONFEMNET National Network in collaboration with its member organisations.

The “Nomadic Mothers I” programme worked with 15 single mothers with multiple children living in remote areas of Ulaanbaatar, providing support group activities, learning opportunities, and practical initiatives to strengthen their social and economic participation.

Building on this experience, “Nomadic Mothers II” focuses on herder women in Bornuur Soum, Tuv Province. More than 30 women are currently involved in the programme and have established the “Lake Nomads” (Нуурын Нүүдэлчид) support group, which provides a regular space for meetings, training, experience-sharing, and collective activities.

The exchange meeting brought participants from both programmes together to share experiences, learn from one another, and strengthen connections between the two groups.

Participants reflected on their personal journeys, the changes they had experienced through their involvement in the programmes, and the lessons they had gained along the way. Their stories created an opportunity for women from different backgrounds to recognise common experiences, exchange practical knowledge, and inspire one another.

Turning experience into shared knowledge

As part of the meeting, participants also took part in a practical training session on producing mozzarella cheese, whey-based sweets, and gelatin-based desserts using traditional dairy products.

The session introduced participants to new ways of processing dairy products and creating value-added products using locally available resources.

The training was facilitated by N. Odonchimeg, a participant of the “Nomadic Mothers I” programme, who shared the knowledge and skills she had developed with participants of the second programme.

Her contribution demonstrated how the experience and knowledge gained through one programme can continue to circulate among women and support others beyond the original group.

The “Nomadic Mothers” Programme seeks to strengthen women’s social participation through mutual support, collective learning, leadership, and knowledge exchange. The growing connections between participants of the two programmes show how these spaces can continue to develop through women learning from and supporting one another.