World Development & Relief Committee

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Download a PowerPoint slide show outlining the projects supported by WDRF

The World Development and Relief Fund (WDRF) is the Relief and Development body of the Methodist Church in Ireland. Throughout this website you may find mention of the WDRC (World Development and Relief Committee). This is the committee which administers the fund.

Responding to the Burma/Myanmar cyclone crisis

WDRF has already sent £5,000 / €7,500 for relief work in Burma . Churches and individuals are urged to respond to this dire emergency via Christian Aid Ireland with whom WDRF work closely. They have active partners on the ground so delays are less likely. Christian Aid partners in Burma are already distributing aid to some of the most vulnerable communities in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis.

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Send cheques to WDRF at our office (marked for Burma ) or contact Christian Aid Ireland offices directly – Belfast (02890381204) or Dublin (01 611 0801).

As local partners have been operating for several decades in the worst-affected part of Burma, they have been able to respond immediately with resources already available to them.

Partner organisations are estimating that at least 100,000 people have been killed, and a million made homeless. Up to 1.5 million people have been left without access to clean water and food. In some areas up to 90% of homes were damaged or destroyed.

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Looking for Bible Studies for mid-weeks and small groups?

MRDF have produced a new Bible study pack which is available for download from here.

Posted 21 Dec 2006

Christian Aid have a great set of studies on why and how Christians should be engaging with the issues of poverty and injustice in our world. Themes include Faith and Action, Shopping Ethically, Trade Justice and Living to Please God. Each one provides info on our world today, Biblical background on issues and lots of ideas for action. It is accompanied by a video narrated by Steve Chalke. Contact Tim or have a look at http://www.surefish.co.uk.
Posted 20 June 2006

Already planning your church calendar - Overseas Mission or World Development services?

Tim Dunwoody, the World Mission and Development Officer, is available to take services, lead discussions or workshops on issues relating to MMS and WDRC. He would be delighted to visit. Book early. Contact Tim.
Posted 20 June 2006