MS Report 2004-05: Content

Action with Attitude

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.