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MRDF is working in Dalit communities in southern India, where people’s low social standing mean they have had few opportunities in their lives. By providing training in sustainable agriculture techniques and loans to set up small businesses, people are now starting to lift themselves out of poverty.
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The president of the Methodist Conference Revd David Gamble witnessed some of MRDF's work when he visited India this September. Take a look at some of the highlights of his trip…
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David Gamble plants a tree to mark the opening of a centre that will provide farmers with training in new agricultural techniques.
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One technique is to make compost using worms, creating an environmentally friendly and cheap fertiliser.
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Aluramma used to beg for a living, but with a loan and training from MRDF’s partner, she has set up her own sari selling business.
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Water is being used more effectively in communities where training has been provided in controlling water run-off from the hillsides. This means there is more water conserved for the dry season.
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David Gamble met Gangadevi, whose story featured in this year’s MRDF harvest pack.
