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, initiated these huge efforts based on the legacy of the “Ajawid”, which is the term for the mechanism of local leaders who mediate to resolve conflict and achieve reconciliation. It […]
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 in war-torn Darfur communities since 2003. Al-Malam locality had been the center for the rural areas in South Darfur state before the war. Since the war broke out, it reflected […]
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 context, MDPD established a partnership with Potential Energy to enable women to use an eco-friendly cooking stove that greatly reduces the use of firewood. The eco-friendly cooking stove speeds cooking […]
Conflict Resolution: MDPD’s birthplace
Due to its strategic location and ethnic diversity, Al-Malam locality was greatly affected by the war that broke out in Darfur in 2003. Located in the heart of the northern localities of South Darfur State, all the way to North Darfur state, Al-Malam is a strategic gateway for travelers and commercial movement in and out […]
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy, such as solar, wind and bio gas, are a key elements in promoting social development. MDPD implements vital infrastructure projects in the field of water, education, health, agriculture and livestock in areas where there is no electricity. Therefore, MDPD sought to provide this component with comprehensive studies of the possibility of exploiting the […]
State of The Village Address
The development of the society and its promotion to monitor the progress and modernity is a delicate process that requires regular work to educate society about the development goals and the means to achieve them. This work would also prepare them to be an original partner who will be responsible for achieving the goals and […]
Um Dasho Water Project
Um Dasho Water Project is one of the most vital projects carried out by MDPD, immediately following the projects of the early recovery phase. The village of Um Dasho is located east of Al-Malm, and it is one of its main sections. It is also at the center of the eastern villages of Al-Malam, Al-Kheir […]
Providing Fresh Water for the Returnees at KAILA
MDPD and USAID completed Solar-Powered Water Pumping Yard After its notable success in achieving multiple water well projects, MDPD and USAID have recently completed another project funded generously by the USAID to establish one of the most needed vital projects in Kaila, a small village in Northern South Darfur State where group of returnees has […]
Al-Mayarim Bank: First 500 women-owned projects funded
Since Malam Darfur Peace and Development (MDPD) launched the Peace and Development Project in 2011, women have played a key role in peacebuilding, reconciliation and recovery in Al-Malam community, which has been war-ridden and divided by the conflict that broke out in Darfur in 2003. At this stage, women led peacebuilding initiatives and development by […]
Women Leadership
Women in Al-Malam, and in Darfur in general, have been working historically alongside men in all aspects of life. In addition to women’s role as wives and mothers, women enjoy a prominent place in the community. They are the producers in rural communities and the most influential in guiding societies and leading them to achieve […]