The United States and Mongolia are set to extend the Child Protection Compact (CPC) partnership through 2028, alongside an additional $2.2 million in funding aimed at strengthening efforts to combat child trafficking.

🤝 Strengthening 6 Years of Cooperation

Since its launch in 2020, the CPC has supported cooperation between the 2 countries to improve victim protection services, enhance investigations and prosecutions, and strengthen Mongolia’s broader child protection system. The United States has provided $6.5 million to date, working with partners including World Vision and The Asia Foundation.

💸 Expanding Funding and Priority Areas

The planned extension brings total U.S. support to $8.7 million and focuses on sustaining and institutionalizing progress made under the program. Priority areas include strengthening coordination mechanisms, expanding child-friendly services, improving data systems, and supporting continued training for law enforcement and child protection professionals.

🏗️ Building Institutional Capacity: Over the past 6 years, the initiative has contributed to the development of multi-agency coordination systems, improved victim identification and case management, and expanded training in trauma-informed care, forensic interviewing, and cybercrime investigations.

🌍 Shared Commitment to Long-Term Protection: Officials from both countries said the extended partnership reflects a shared commitment to preventing child trafficking, strengthening justice systems, and ensuring long-term protection for vulnerable children in Mongolia.

Overall… The goal now is to make the gains of the past 6 years sustainable long after the funding ends.