Altai Mir University supports the unique indigenous culture of peace of the Altai Republic of
Russia by assisting a multi-regional coalition of educational institutions, governments,
businesses, and NGOs to implement cultural and technological tools for sustainability in inclusive,
capacity-enhancing ways. We are a US-based nonprofit corporation.
• Objectives
• 2006 Annual Report
where
Altai Mir University operates primarily in the Altai Republic of Russia, and the neighboring Altai
Region and Novosibirsk Region. As a “virtual” university, we take our expertise to the
participants, rather than establishing a fixed location. However, the corporation is registered in
Washington State.
• Map
why
The people of the Altai Republic are the living stewards of an ancient wisdom that the world is in
desperate need of. However, the very remoteness that has allowed the survival of this sacred culture
now hampers the free flow of information. Altai Mir University seeks a dynamic balance that will allow
the Altai people to participate fully in the global community while maintaining their sacred homeland.
• Explanation of current situation by Altai wisdom-keeper N.A. Shodoyev.
how
Altai Mir University is a catalyst for a “whole-systems” approach to development. We assume
that 1) the necessary resources to accomplish any goal are contained within the formulation of that goal,
and 2) the easiest way to learn is to be coached through the actual process. Therefore, our "product"
is to coach comprehensive planning, preparation, and continuing evaluation.
Finding and use of appropriate tools are an integral part of any development effort. In our preliminary
assessment, six tools stood out as generally necessary to most efficiently support rural regions. Further,
each of these tools needed the others for the whole system to function:
1) local land ownership
2) communication (high-speed internet, e-mail and VOIP),
3) public health,
4) continuing education (distance-learning),
5) participatory governance and leadership development, and
6) sustainable funding (enterprise development).
We have sought out resources in all six categories, but have had especially good results with land stewardship and leadership development. Projects in the other categories have had a more challenging creative ferment, and we are not ready to report out on those yet.
• Initiatives; Whole-System Chart; Peace-Mapping
who
Altai Mir University is founded on the ideas of
collaboration and sharing of excess capacity. Therefore, all interested
organizations, institutions, agencies, NGOs, universities, hospitals, ministries, and individuals
can both benefit and contribute.
• Board of Directors
• International Advisors
• Collaborators
contact us
Carol@AltaiMir.org
in the US:
206-525-2101
12345 Lake City Way NE #126
Seattle, WA 98025-5401
in Moscow:
916-116-1040