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June 2008
Food: Climate: Generosity: Running: Events
Global Crisis : Local Solutions
The developing global food crisis is having a severe impact on many of the world's poorest communities. In Bangladesh, the price of rice has risen by 40% in three months. This has presented a significant challenge to our partner in Dhaka which works with 3,000 street children. MRDF is working closely with its agricultural partners to support local, long-term solutions that will provide food for communities today and for future generations.
Read more and respond
Act now on Climate Change
The legislative process for the Climate Change Bill is close to
completion but there are still some demands outstanding. Ask your MP to
support two proposals before the Public Bill Committee. The first sets
a target of an 80% reduction in UK carbon emissions by 2050. The second
ensures that international shipping and aviation figures are included
in total carbon emission figures. Now is the time to ensure that the
legislation reflects what is really needed to tackle the root causes of
global poverty. Your support could make the difference.
Contact your MP
Generosity in Adversity
Myo Lin* survived Cyclone Nargis by sheltering in a tree for 8 hours.
He lost his wife and daughter in the storm but, thankfully, his son
survived. MRDF's support has enabled survivors like Myo Lin to access
shelter, clean water and food. His story isn't unique among the
thousands of people in Burma who were affected by the cyclone. Thanks
to the swift and generous response from MRDF supporters, £90,000 has
been donated so far to help the survivors. Thank you to everyone who
has supported this appeal.
(*name changed)
Read the latest update from Burma
Five, Four, Three, Two, Run!
On 6 July, MRDF will enter its largest ever team into the British 10k London Run. Eight people are already registered on behalf of MRDF. If you fancy seeing the sights while raising money to help the world's poorest communities, then sign up today!
Breaking Out for Conference
MRDF will take to the road this Summer, travelling to Scarborough for
the Methodist Conference and Cliff College for Breakout. If you are at
either event, please come along to our stall. We will have updates on
our work and our new Harvest Pack, Reclaim Harvest, will be available.
See you there!
