Management & Development Foundation (MDF), a non-political, non-profit making and non-governmental organization (NGO) recognized at the national level, was founded in September 21st 2010 and registered under the Societies Act XXI of 1860 Registration No: 6060. Management & Development Foundation (MDF) provides quality and standardized services to the marginalized and deprived community of Rural and Remote areas of Sindh.
MDF strategy is village based, people-centered, action-oriented, self-reliant, environmentally sustainable integrated agricultural and rural development programme to alleviate poverty and to improve the quality of life of the rural poor.
MDF development initiated its journey from a small initiative, launched in concerned about depleting sources of livelihood and employment, increasing poverty and social deprivation in rural Sindh and propelled by its own vision of sustainable, equitable and just society, objective of providing integrated services to the most deprived communities in difficult to reach areas.
- Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
- Achieve universal primary education
- Promote gender equality and empower women
- Reduce child mortality
- Improve maternal health
- Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
- Ensure environmental sustainability
- Develop a global partnership for development
MDF endeavoured to offer complete range of development activities for strengthening the quality of life of the poor communities and helped them in poverty alleviation efforts.
MDF works for the development and prosperity of deprived rural communities especially women and children without any discrimination of caste, color, creed, culture, sect and religion or ethnic discrimination. The vision and mission of MDF are as follows:
Vision
"Life - in which all citizens benefit from economic opportunities, live in safe and vibrant communities, in a clean and healthy environment"Mission
Sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Continually evolving concept based on the integration of social, economic, technical and environmental concerns.Legal Status
Management & Development Foundation (MDF) is an indigenous, intermediary non-profitable, non-governmental organization (NGO) working in different development fields for the up-liftmen of rural people. MDF registered in 2010 under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.Core Values
- Concern for poor people
- Human dignity
- Belief in human capacity
- Gender equity
- Discipline
- Creativity and innovation
- Participation
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Transparency
- Respect for the environment
- Social Justice