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Layton Croft has been passionate about and deeply connected to Mongolia and Mongolian culture for the past 26 years and counting. He lived and worked and spent time in every part of Mongolia over a total 15 years. He remains actively involved in non-profit and for-profit organizations working in and for Mongolia, promoting cultural heritage research and protection, education and social development, and sustainable economic development

Erdene Resource Development Chairman, Pancontinental Resources Corporation CEO, Mongolia Education Foundation Board Member and Acting Executive Director Layton Croft is a highly experienced corporate leader with broad management expertise and a deep focus on Mongolia’s resource industries. His connection to Mongolia has grown over more than two decades, during which he has lived, worked, and traveled throughout the country.

In addition to his involvement in the business sector, Croft also remains active in nonprofit and commercial efforts that promote cultural preservation, youth advancement, education, and sustainable economic development. His persisting relationship with Mongolia continues to influence his work and his commitment to supporting the next generation.

A great way to understand how TEF came into being. There seemed little hope she could get any education given her slim resources and the slim resources available in the Mongolia of her youth. Hers is a story of indomitable will, taking every opportunity, and when none existed, she made a one. 

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The Objective of the 21|21 Initiative is to locate 21 service clubs in the US to partner with Friends of Mongolia (FOM) in providing a full-tuition scholarship to a student from every province in Mongolia by the 2025-2026 academic year. It’s an achievable goal for us and our potential partners at just $1,400 per year/student.

The fundraiser saw a presentation by Ariel Wycoff of the U.S. Department of State (shown at top), who also is a board member of Friends of Mongolia, and traveled from Washington DC to attend the event. There was a silent auction that brought in valuable funds for the cause, along with very generous donations. Also present at the event was Batshur (Shuree) Gootiiz, Tech Product Manager at PWC, shown at lower right with Gwenn Carr, Co-President of Allentown West Rotary Club

Shuree's nieces recently volunteered at STEM YEA, paying it forward as so often happens. We also heard from the amazing Nick Millward, via zoom. Nick is a peace fellow having secured a grant a grant from the Rotary Foundation. All of this was Nick's brainchild, and he has been a tireless advocate for the program in Australia and Mongolia. It was a pleasure to meet Nick's parents at the event also. The bottom line for this event was that we met and far exceeded our goal to raise enough to sponsor a student. Instead of the hoped for $1,400 the event netted $7,564.01 which can also help with essentials such as computers, books and related items.