MS Report 2004-05
MS Report 2004-05: Content
Action with Attitude
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In this report for 2004-05, MS makes an appraisal of our work and looks forward, exploring the width and depth in our work.
| :: 1. The crucial difference The crucial difference for MS is a world in peace where cooperation among people promotes global justice and ensures improved conditions for poor and marginalized groups. | ||
| :: 2. No development without rights To MS democracy, human rights, and development, are inextricably intertwined: Respect for other human beings and the right to development. | ||
| :: 3. Fair trade, please! Trade may bring about growth and development, but it is far from all countries that are in a position to take advantage of market possibilities. so we say: more trade – and more aid. | ||
| :: 4. Let us fight hiv/aids now! MS believes that the fight against hiv/aids must be based on openness and tolerance, and that trust and respect must pave the way for integrating those infected. | ||
| :: 5. Kenya: A vision of a more just world MS holds a vision of a world in which resources are distributed more equally than today. Hence, poverty eradication, human rights, and environment are the focal points of our work. | ||
| :: 6. Uganda: Figthing Corruption The partners of MS Uganda are trained to keep accounts in order and to demand from the authorities that public funds are used in a non-corrupt manner. | ||
| :: 7. Tanzania: Helping a young and fragile democrazy The first area is good governance and human rights. This theme is appropriate in a country with a young and vulnerable democracy. | ||
| :: 8. Zambia: MS works for greater equality The poverty is a sharp contrast to the abundant natural resources and cultivation possibilities. Only a select few control the wealth. | ||
| :: 9. Zimbabwe: Increasingly difficult to work Aids, poverty and the political situation are big challenges for MS and her partners in Zimbabwe. | ||
| :: 10. Mozambique: Things are moving in the right direction At the end of a seminar on gender and hiv/aids, some women returned home with a newfound belief in their role in the local community. | ||
| :: 11. Nepal: Reevaluating our work The country is in deep crisis and MS needs to readjust our program with increased focus on human rights. | ||
| :: 12. Central America: The poorest are given a voice A bottom-up approach to advocacy is becoming the most important tool for MS Central America. | ||
| :: 13. The Balkans: Networks help improve prospects for young Youth unemployment is a big obstacle to peace and development in the region. SEEYN strengthens youth participation and visibility in civil society. | ||
| :: 14. MS-TCDC: Capacity building in East Africa MS's training center in Arusha, Tanzania, offers courses in management and capacity building, popular participation and lobbying and advocacy work. | ||
| :: 15. Alliances: Together we are strong MS is part of a number of alliances such as Sustainability Watch which will monitor and follow-up on decisions taken at UN conferences. | ||
| :: 16. Exchange: Young people promote development In work camps participants experiment with methods to involve young people in themes such as hiv/aids, health, ethnicity, and gender. | ||
| :: 17. Finances and staff: Modest surplus in 2004 MS had a turnover of 206,9 million DKK and ended up with a surplus of 21,000 DKK. A balance between revenues and expenses was thus reached. | ||
| :: 18. MS has a clear vision MS deals with many issues, but our work is tied to a clear vision: A world at peace with better conditions for the poor and marginalized. | ||
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