Source: The Health Connection Newsletter | 3rd Quarter 2025
Mongolia Union Mission | Northern Asia Pacific Division (NSD)
ADRA’s NextGen CELEBRATIONS! is lighting a hopeful path for Mongolia’s youth, uniting the Adventist Church Health Ministries, Loma Linda University School of Public Health, and local partners to boost adolescent health during Mental Health Awareness Month. In a nation grappling with rising non-communicable diseases and stressors on mental well-being, this program equips young people ages 12–15 with education, resources, and a supportive environment to adopt lifelong healthy habits—from better diet and hydration to exercise and responsible choices about tobacco and alcohol. As Dr. Josue Orellana notes, Mongolia faces serious public health challenges, including high rates of liver cancer and chronic conditions driven by sedentary lifestyles; CELEBRATIONS! offers a voice and practical tools to change those trajectories. Dr. Zeno L. Charles-Marcel emphasizes the power of partnership: combining frontline service with rigorous, culturally relevant research to reach communities and empower youth. With over 4,000 participants during the May 2025 event, this collaboration demonstrates how mission, compassion, and science can shape brighter, healthier futures for all.
