Our Mission
Malam Darfur Peace and Development (MDPD) is an organization that aims at establishing peace, reconciliation and erasing the aftermath of the conflict. MDPD has started working in Al-Malam locality, and then proceeded to work in rest of northern South Darfur state, as well as the other Darfur states.
The organization pursues the grassroots approach, and melds peace with development to achieve stability. MDPD also invests in human capital as the reliable resource for achieving development in the region and all parts of Darfur.
MDPD’s work focuses women’s rights through advocating for women protection, especially in the conflict-affected areas in Darfur, by empowering them and having them lead in both the peace-building and development efforts. MDPD works closely with with survivors and victims of armed conflict in both rural areas and IDP returnees.
Education
As part of its plan to develop Al-Malam locality and transition from recovery to a comprehensive development plan, MDPD has allocated a significant amount of
Health
As part of the funding it received from the King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation, MDPD developed a plan to provide the necessary health services in Al-Malam.
Pozzalana: Volcanic Ash as Eco-friendly building material
MDPD has a partnership with Nyala University to conduct a comprehensive study that examines the potential innovative use of Pozzolanas local materials in Darfur, the
Pottery space
Phase one: the pottery as a workshop and educational facility At this stage, the core program venue will be a pottery, which is a space
Livestock
South Darfur is considered among the richest states insofar as animal production is concerned in Sudan at large. The animal wealth in the state is
Post Conflict Recovery
Recovery and reconciliation efforts in Al-Malam started immediately in the aftermath of the Darfur war, which broke out in 2003. Al-Tayeb Mohammed Abdul-Rasoul, of Al-Malam,
Peace Committees
Peaceful Coexistence Conference, September 2018 Malam Darfur Peace & Development (MDPD) was established upon a deep understanding of the importance of peace and reconciliation in creating stability
Other Contributions of Women
Women contribute to efforts to preserve the environment and combat the effects of climate change by preserving and expanding fertile land and vegetation. In this