Vision and mission

Vision

A world where people living in marginalised communities have the resources, opportunities and skills to take control of their own development, and to challenge unjust structures.

Purpose

MRDF 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.

Theological basis

MRDF grew out of the desire to enable Methodist people to respond effectively, in the context of global poverty and injustice, to the commandments of Jesus to love God and love our neighbour. Believing in the dignity of every human being before God, MRDF aims to make small miracles possible for people living in the world's poorest communities.