MRDF Projects
WDRF is presently co-funding three projects with MRDF.
PROJECTS IN COOPERATION WITH MRDF
(Methodist Relief and Development Fund)
WDRC allocation - £40,000 / €60,000
India
CWSDS (Christian Weaker Sections Development Society)
Funding for 2008: £10,000 (€15,000) from WDRF
CWSDS was formed in 1979 to support Dalit people. Many of the staff themselves are Dalits and are personally motivated to spread the work of CWSDS and the empowerment of Dalits. The social and material changes made by the Dalit people in the area over the last two years are truly impressive. This includes gaining access to water, electricity, schools, roads, health centres and credit from banks.
Community based food security for Dalits: programme includes training in leadership, administration and confidence building - also awareness of right of access to public services, training in nutrition/sanitation, micro credit and training in sustainable agriculture. ...more>
£10,000 / €15,000
El Salvador
IPES (Permaculture Institute of El Salvador)
Funding for 2008: £15,000 (€22,500) from WDRF
In a country damaged by war and environmental degradation, IPES trains small scale farmers in methods of ecological agriculture and sustainable living. Community development is an integral part of the programme. The overall aim of the project is to improve the living conditions of small farmers and their families in poor rural communities. ...more>
£15,000 / €22,500
Nepal
Kopila - Education for underprivileged children
Funding for 2008: £15,000 (€22,500) from WDRF
Kopila, meaning 'bud about to flower', was established in 2001 by a group of like-minded social workers for the children of slums in Western Nepal. Its vision is to create an environment where children can enjoy an environment conducive to learning and positive development, in health, education, recreation and child rights. Kopila works alongside dynamic community workers, including children, to make long-term changes. The project includes community awareness programmes - children's clubs - parents clubs - teacher training etc ...more>
£15,000 / €22,500
