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Dear Friend
Welcome to February's edition of E-news with all the latest updates from MRDF.
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News from Bangladesh
Excited children, staff development workshops, film crews…
MRDF Programme Officer Mandie Jones had an action-packed trip when she visited a partner in Bangladesh.
MRDF is supporting a project which works with street children in the capital city, Dhaka. Not only do they provide the children with somewhere safe to sleep, but they also offer educational opportunities and increased access to healthcare. Their work is vital in an area where street children are often at risk of abuse and imprisonment.
Mandie had the opportunity to hear incredible stories of hope and empowerment as she worked alongside staff members and spoke with the children.
Read Mandie's diary
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Hopeful steps in Haiti
Over £180,000 has so far been donated by individuals and churches across the UK in response to MRDF's Haiti appeal. Funds from the appeal are being channelled through the Methodist Church in Haiti and Action by Churches Together (ACT) International.
Over a month after the earthquake wreaked havoc on Haiti, civilians remain at risk from poor sanitation and water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. MRDF funds have provided over 10,000 Haitians with access to crystal clear drinking water and proper sanitation.
Find out more
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The Power of film
MRDF have teamed up with the the Evangelical Alliance to make this year’s study pack better than ever. The Evangelical Alliance will be showing exclusive videos throughout Lent to accompany the MRDF pack, What Does the Bible say about Power? The series of six videos explore the use of power amongst key Biblical figures and challenge us to think about how we impact the lives of others.
Watch exclusive videos
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...that you can become a fan of MRDF on Facebook?
Get regular updates about the work of MRDF, along with pictures and exclusive information about our campaigns.
Become a fan today
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Events
Did you Pick up a pancake?
Send in pictures from your pancake event and be entered into the How did you eat yours competition! Photos should be sent in by the 12 March to be in with a chance of winning a Fairtrade chocolate hamper!
Fairtrade Fortnight: The Big Swap!
22 February - 7 March 2010
Get involved in The Big Swap by persuading your school or office to choose Fairtrade items over usual ones.
MRDF Supporter Conference
24 April (London)
1 May (Leeds)
Put the date in the diary for this year's supporter conference. Watch this space for more details!
London 10K run
11 July 2010
MRDF is looking for intrepid runners to take part in the annual London 10K run. If you would like more information about running for MRDF please contact us at mrdf@methodistchurch.org.uk
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