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CAMDA's Name ChangeCAMDA now stands for CAMBRIDGE MONGOLIA DEVELOPMENT APPEAL. See News Page Top award to CAMDA CEORecognition of CAMDA's longstanding commitment to Mongolia's nomadic communities was the award - by presidential decree - of Mongolia's "Nairamdal" medal (Friendship medal) to CEO - John Pirie. It is one of the country's highest awards to foreigners, normally presented personally by the President. In July 2008, the newly appointed UK Mongolian Ambassador - H.E. Bulgaa Altangerel - visited Cambridge and presented the medal to John.... more details Nomads and Eco-tourismIn her Bradt Mongolia Travel Guide, the renowned author Jane Blunden describes the country as "one of the few places left where there is still a sense of adventure and where you feel you are treading on undiscovered ground". As a tourist destination it is fast growing in popularity, but the GOM recognises that while tourism will greatly benefit its economy, it must be carried out so as not to have damaging effects on its fragile environment. Discussions are under way between CAMDA and Ger to Ger - an NGO specialising in eco-tourism - to jointly fund an extension to their tourist locations in a Gobi fringe region where we already have aid projects. More details when this important and exciting development gets into its stride. .....further info 2008 Rally Video ClipsWatch the 2008 Mongolia Rally interviews including one of John by youtube at the link below which includes video clips of Mongolia Rally 2008 teams, Mongol Rally 2007 teams as well as clips of their Rickshaw Run. Go to the youtube link here |
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Our scope for funding three major projects which are fundamental to the Mongolian nomadic way of life is now much enhanced by sponsored events. |
what our supporters are getting up to, or into. Trouble for some no doubt, but a great adventure for most - although that often means a
journey into the unknown ! All agree however, that what they are doing isn't just for the fun or the adventure, but at the same time it's to raise cash that will
benefit a lot of people whose lives are in disorder, and their livelihoods in the balance. |
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