Strategic Implementation and Growth of SEE Learning in Mongolia: 2023 and Beyond

• In Event: Systemic Implementation of SEE Learning Across Diverse Educational Contexts in South Asia and Eastern Asia

Proposal

: In Mongolia, the systemic implementation of SEE Learning has been marked by strategic partnerships and comprehensive training programs. In the summer of 2023, Emory University signed a primary affiliate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Diluv Hutugthu Foundation (DHF) to launch the Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) program in Ulaanbaatar. This initiative aims to integrate CBCT into the education system, healthcare, and social services, fostering essential skills such as compassion, empathy, and resilience among Mongolians. The launch included a two-and-a-half-day CBCT foundation course and a retreat led by Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, attended by thirty educators, counselors, and mental health professionals from Mongolia, Taiwan, and Russia.
The Ministry of Education in Mongolia has integrated SEE Learning into all K-12 public schools. Currently, the program is being implemented in ten schools across the nation. The SEE Learning curriculum and companion materials have been translated into Mongolian to support this integration, ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance. Additionally, many educators have been trained as Level 1 facilitators, with plans underway to advance to Level 2 training.
These efforts reflect a comprehensive approach to embedding SEE Learning within Mongolia’s educational framework. By focusing on both systemic integration and individual capacity building, the program aims to create a supportive environment that nurtures the social, emotional, and ethical development of students. The collaboration between Emory University, DHF, and the Ministry of Education highlights the importance of partnerships in achieving sustainable educational reform. Through these initiatives, SEE Learning is poised to make a significant impact on the well-being and resilience of Mongolian students, contributing to the development of a more compassionate and empathetic society.

Authors

• Rebecca Portman, Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics

• Boldsuren BOLDSUREN.B, National University of Mongolia

• Artbazar Ariunzaya, SEE Learning Mongolia