12 September 1998

Bonn, Germany: Uganda-born UNV gender specialist Christine Musisi received one of the highest honours bestowed upon a foreigner by the Mongolian Government: the Friendship (Nairamdal) Medal. Presented by President Bagabandi in a simple ceremony, the medal is a reflection of the affection and appreciation felt by Mongolians for her work. As a UN Volunteer in Mongolia, Christine Musisi contributed to the formulation of the Women's Development Fund of the Poverty Alleviation Programme. An unforgettable highlight was her stunning performance at last October's charity concert at the Cultural Palace in Ulaanbaatar. Dressed in a gold del, she charmed the audience with her own interpretation of traditional Mongolian ballads. Funds raised during the concert went to support a school for the children of the blind in the Mongolian Capital. Christine recently completed her two-year UNV assignment in Mongolia and has taken up a new post in Bishkek, Kyrgystan, where she will work as a UNDP consultant on poverty alleviation projects.