MRDF stands for the Methodist Relief and Development Fund which exists to bring about significant and long term change in some of the world's most marginalised communities, and to empower people to change structures that are oppressive and unjust.
To fulfil this charge, MRDF has three core priorities:
- contribute to the eradication of poverty, through transformative long-term development, and disaster relief
- increase the effectiveness of overseas partner organisations to contribute to the eradication of poverty
- challenge the causes of poverty and injustice through education and advocacy, both in the UK and overseas.
Our church supports MRDF's "Partner a Project" which funds a local organisation in Mali which is working to improve the life chances of people living in Southern Mali. The partner is J & D (Jeunesse et Developpement) and its work focuses on primary healthcare, caring for mothers and babies, preventing problems, and providing small loans so people can set up small businesses to increase their income.
For more information about MRDF access MRDF Website.
Click here to read the latest newsletter (April 2012)