A typical winter evening: -35 degrees, Ulan Bator frozen in ice and snow. Homeless people gather at the gate of our base, looking for a warm place to sleep. During the winter months, from November to April, we open our doors to the city's homeless through the Shelter. Up to 60 people come every night to get a hot meal, a place to sleep, shower and change clothes. The police also brings people to us. Since the Shelter started about 20 years ago (in the beginning, we drove a bus through the streets at night and picked up drunks who were lying there), countless homeless people have been saved from freezing to death. In addition, we offer them rehabilitation with us or refer them to other rehabilitation facilities.

In our carpentry workshop in Ulgii, we are building doors for families who are too poor to afford good doors. Our goal is to build up to 1,000 doors in the next few years, reaching up to 1,000 families.

There is hope! There is a way to start a new life and be free from addiction! This is what our rehabilitation ministry stands for. We have residential communities at all three locations where we give men with addictions and other life problems the opportunity to start a new life. “Nädvariin Jim” means "Way of Hope". Many men get a new perspective on their lives, reconcile with their families, and get restored. Some of the leaders of our work originally came to us as rehabilitants and are now responsible for entire ministries.

The first children are often at the door before we officially open. "I have no reason to be sad here," says one girl. The center is a place to go, a refuge for children and teenagers from difficult backgrounds in the area. They get a hot meal and help with their homework. They can learn to play the guitar, do handicrafts, just play and spend time with our staff, who are also available for personal conversations. We also visit the children's families and bring food and clothing when needed.

Sledding, a barbecue by the river or a visit to a museum: during the school holidays, our staff members organize special activities for the children. And in the summer, there is a camp in the countryside that is eagerly anticipated months in advance!