DICE, Faro Foundation Mongolia

Overview

Funded by the European Union and partnered with the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications, the DICE Project empowered civil society organizations (CSOs) to drive Mongolia's inclusive digital transition toward the "Digital Nation" vision. Through digital training, mentorship, and policy consultations, the initiative strengthened CSO capacities to bridge the digital divide. Ultimately, the project successfully enhanced digital literacy and access to information for vulnerable groups, including youth, elders, herders, rural communities, and persons with disabilities.

What we set out to do

To empower CSOs as proactive, independent actors in inclusive digital transition and democratic governance, contributing to the Government of Mongolia's "Digital Nation" vision.
To enhance the internal and digital capacity of community-facing CSOs.
To support CSOs and their networks in strengthening capacities to advocate for policy-level digital divide reduction, in collaboration with government stakeholders.

What we did

Digital Skills Training: Delivered comprehensive training that enhanced the essential digital competencies of CSOs for their daily operations.
Training of Trainers (ToT): Empowered selected CSO leaders to become certified trainers capable of sustaining and replicating digital literacy within their communities.
Mentorship Program: Provided tailored guidance and professional support through experienced mentors to ensure the practical application of newly acquired skills by CSOs.
High-Level Policy Consultation: Facilitated strategic dialogues between government stakeholders and CSOs to bridge the digital divide and align national digital transition goals.

Outcomes

Empowered 81 staff members from 41 CSOs through digital skills and mentorship programs, while 49 personnel from 24 CSOs received training on digital inclusion policy advocacy.
Micro-funding was awarded to 29 CSOs, successfully launching community projects across Ulaanbaatar’s remote districts and 16 provinces, including Umnugovi, Bulgan, and Khovd.
Empowered over 1,800 citizens—including youth, elders, herders, rural residents, and persons with disabilities—by enhancing their digital literacy and access to information.