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Jun 2, 2026

MDF West Africa is expanding training for the We Can Work Programme to Kumasi and Sunyani, offering Core Life Skills training for persons with disabilities in Ghana.

Colourful fresh vegetables at a local market, representing agricultural value chains in emerging markets.

Learning from Impact Clusters: Evaluating private sector development across 12 countries

What makes cluster-based interventions create lasting change? MDF and Technopolis evaluated 20 Impact Clusters projects across 12 countries to find out.

Circular economy businesses in Rwanda get practical tools to attract investment

May 28, 2026

MDF's circular economy acceleration program in Rwanda produced a practical Investment Readiness Toolkit. Download the full set of documents here.

Eelke Jansen

Susanne engaged with Dadaab stakeholders as part of the GIZ RISE Programme

Beyond funding: the future of learning in Dadaab

May 20, 2026

Humanitarian funding for refugee education continues to shrink, even as the number of learners in refugee camps keeps rising. In Dadaab refugee camp, the impact is already visible

Evaluating resilience: Learning from coffee farmers in Kenya and Uganda

Mar 16, 2026

At the heart of this evaluation is a practical question: how do CFIRP’s blended Service Delivery Models work in real conditions? We examine whether they fit farmers’ needs, make business sense for traders, and support regenerative practices.

Close-up of a tangled thread with one clear line coming out of the knot, symbolising clarity, direction, and trust in times of uncertainty.

Trust and leadership: The invisible currency of high-performing teams

Feb 25, 2026

In uncertain times, what keeps a team stable? Not authority alone. Trust reduces fear, creates space for honesty, and helps people keep moving forward together when the future feels unclear.

Participants graduating from the We Can Work Programme.

101 persons with disabilities graduate from the We Can Work Programme in Accra

Feb 5, 2026

young persons with disabilities graduated from the We Can Work Programme’s Core Life Skills training in Accra, advancing to Entrepreneurship and Employability tracks. MDF West Africa led participatory sessions on self-awareness and career readiness.

Helen Chaettle

A woman sits at a desk, focused on a laptop as she follows an online learning course, with a notebook beside her in a calm workspace. Credits: maxbelchenko

Turning evaluation into everyday learning practice

Feb 12, 2026

Evaluations can unlock learning, sharpen programme design, and help teams make better decisions. That was the starting point for the course we developed for the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Rhodé de Graaf

Railway tracks disappearing into fog with red and green signals, creating a moody landscape that evokes distance, reduced visibility, and unclear direction.

The invisible phase of change: leadership in transition

Jan 19, 2026

An reflection on leadership in transition, where uncertainty, emotion, and changing realities ask leaders not for certainty, but for presence, honesty, and courage.

Colorful Wooden Figures Representing Diversity and Inclusion

When numbers aren’t enough: How to make social inclusion visible

Nov 11, 2025

Many organisations invest in social inclusion, but measuring real impact is challenging. Are the right people reached? Do they feel included—and has change truly happened?

Rhodé de Graaf

MDF and iCRA form a strategic alliance to strengthen impact worldwide

Oct 20, 2025

The strategic alliance between MDF and iCRA opens doors to larger programmes, broader networks, enlarged geographical reach and stronger propositions in agriculture, food systems, youth employment and inclusive value chains.

Participants in a recent Brussels session for the IYBA SEED project engaged in a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

Holding the rope: Facilitation, friendship, and the power of connection

Sep 18, 2025

Maddalena and Nicolas recently co-facilitated a session in Brussels for the IYBA SEED project. It was more than a professional assignment it reminded them how friendship quietly shapes collaboration, connection, and learning.

Le Directeur Général Adjoint de l’ANDF, Mr. Moussa-Fils Djibril Akambi remettant le Certificat d’Enregistrement au Cadastre (CEC) d’une Présumée Propriétaire à Porto-Novo.

Un cadastre moderne en marche au Bénin : la coopération technique bénino-néerlandaise saluée

Sep 16, 2025

Une délégation néerlandaise en visite au Bénin a salué les avancées du projet PPMEC. Plus de 31 500 droits fonciers enregistrés, dont 12% pour les femmes, marquent une étape clé vers un cadastre national inclusif et durable.

Welcoming new leadership at MDF Group management team

Sep 3, 2025

As of 1 September 2025, Ingrid Plag and Mike Zuijderduijn step down from MDF’s MT. We welcome Richard Yeboah as CEO and Michel Richter as ED-PID, bringing fresh vision to lead MDF’s mission for sustainable impact worldwide.

A brain burning with a post its around representing brain based learning theory

Mindset and learning: the door that opens or closes

Sep 1, 2025

As a trainer, how do you look at your learners? Do you see them as capable of growth, or do you sometimes doubt them? Our mindset can be invisible, yet it seeps into the atmosphere of the room, and into the minds of those who sit before us.

Pauline van Norel

Le personnel est en pleine activité sur les machines modernes de l’entreprise ASAFMA.

Rencontre avec Yorou, fondateur de l’entreprise ASAFMA à Parakou

Aug 25, 2025

Grâce au projet ABC Bénin porté par MDF Bénin, ASAFMA a bénéficié d’un coaching personnalisé, de formations en gestion, marketing et communication, ainsi que d’un suivi rapproché pour améliorer ses performances et structurer son développement.

Business concept of equality, inclusion, diversity, HR management. Team of different personalities.

Guiding growth in diverse teams

Aug 15, 2025

An exploration of how DISC and team development theory intersect to enhance leadership awareness, communication, and group effectiveness in diverse teams.

A man and woman discussing documents on a table

What’s it like doing business in Kenya? Dutch companies share their views

Aug 19, 2025

The 2025 Business Climate Survey by NLBH and MDF, commissioned by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, closed on July 31. Insights from Dutch businesses in Kenya will inform dialogue with Kenyan partners to improve the business environment.

Susanne van Lieshout

Active classroom session for AHEEN digitized degree education

Digitizing degrees for refugee education: Progress at the University of Juba

Aug 6, 2025

The University of Juba is advancing digital learning to support refugee and displaced students. With AHEEN and MDF, faculty received hands-on training to deliver inclusive, tech-enabled higher education in fragile contexts.

Jacinta Kariuki

Delivering rigorous third-party evaluations for Right2Grow programme

Jul 8, 2025

MDF Bangladesh conducted a comprehensive endline evaluation of three inclusive education projects implemented by Protibondhi Community Centre (PCC) commissioned by CSI Luxembourg.

Jessie Namnika Daru

Girls-Only learning centre: Empowering girls through MDF’s inclusive leadership training programme

Jul 8, 2025

Girls-Only Learning Centre: Empowering Girls through MDF’s Inclusive Leadership Training Programme

Jessie Namnika Daru

Strengthening capacity in development management for DWASA smart water management tool

Jul 8, 2025

Our Bangladesh team partnered with VEI, in supporting Dhaka WASA in its effort to reduce non-revenue water (NRW)through a new training module on leakage registration and change management.

Jessie Namnika Daru

Stakeholders gathered during a co-creation meeting in Ghana, discussing strategies and aligning expectations to guide the national gap analysis of the Public Justice System.

MDF West Africa leads a national study on public justice system in Ghana

Jul 2, 2025

MDF was selected to lead a nationwide gap analysis of Ghana’s Public Justice System. The study is part of a effort to strengthen the country’s response to child trafficking and improve justice delivery for vulnerable children.

Helen Chaettle

A rooftop view of Sana'a, capital of Yemen

Training new trainers in challenging times: A journey with Yemeni CSOs

Jun 30, 2025

This ToT was not about perfection. It was about laying down the foundation, giving committed individuals the skills and courage to step into the role of trainer.

Nicolas Dupic

MDF trainer Nierika Hamaekers facilitating a participatory training session and group activities to engage participants.

The power of reflection in action

Jun 25, 2025

When participants reflect on their actions, they begin to make connections. They uncover insights about their behavior, their assumptions, their team dynamics, or their leadership style. They notice what surprised them, what challenged them.

Nierika Hamaekers

Des agents du cadastre effectuent le relevé des parcelles à Porto-Novo avec des équipements GPS, dans le cadre du projet PPMEC soutenu par les Pays-Bas.

Mise à l’échelle progressive du cadastre au Bénin

Jun 23, 2025

Le Bénin renforce son système cadastral avec le PPMEC : lancement de l’enregistrement des parcelles à Porto-Novo et Parakou, et actualisation des données dans 12 communes. Un pas de plus vers un cadastre national fiable et inclusif.

Monitoring and evaluation participants visit save the children to learn practical M&E approaches

M&E lessons from Save the Children

Jun 16, 2025

In the latest edition of our M&E course, participants applied their skills to real cases at Save the Children NL, enhancing outcome monitoring in youth policy and climate advocacy.

In the image, Noah Kwoba (centre) is actively involved in a team activity during a training session.

Training that connects: Engaging young minds

May 28, 2025

Go beyond lectures. Discover dynamic methods that get young people involved, making learning stick and creating real impact

An orchestra in motion symbolising leadership, coordination, composition and the art of guiding teams.

Leading change with courage and trust: Reflections from Bonn

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May 26, 2025

Inspired by Beethoven’s resilience and innovation in the face of deafness, we shifted to a more personal space: What symphonies are we trying to compose, for our teams, our communities?

Participants holding colorful strings in a web activity during a facilitation session by MDF.

The power of people: co-creating Sarakasi trust’s strategy

May 1, 2025

MDF ESA partnered with Nairobi’s Sarakasi Trust to design a vibrant, community-driven strategy. Through creative workshops and deep listening, artists, staff, and management shaped a shared vision for the future of performing arts in Kenya.

Nierika Hamaekers

Nierika from MDF ESA engaging with RLJ participants in Laikipia, Kenya

Learning on the ground: reflections from three field visit journeys

Apr 29, 2025

Regional Learning Journeys (RLJs) by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supported by MDF brought embassy staff and policymakers to Kenya, Benin, and Egypt to explore local projects in water, food security, climate and energy.

Susanne van Lieshout

Carte cadastrale avec un théodolite utilisé pour les mesures de terrain.

Amélioration du foncier au Bénin: nouveau décret sur le cadastre national

Apr 30, 2025

Le Bénin renforce son cadre foncier avec le Décret N°2025-176, simplifiant les procédures de formalisation des transactions foncières grâce au Certificat d’Enregistrement au Cadastre (CEC) et à l’implication des communes.

Participants à l'atelier de réflexion sur le développement des fonctionnalités d’e-Foncier Bénin à Ouidah.

Modernisation des titres fonciers au Bénin: atelier de réflexion à Ouida

Apr 28, 2025

Les équipes de l'ANDF et du PPMEC se sont réunies à Ouidah pour planifier le développement de fonctionnalités dans le système e-Foncier Bénin, afin de moderniser l'enregistrement et la gestion des titres fonciers au Bénin.

Participants, mentors, and organisers of the Land Accelerator Ghana Cocoa Belt Programme gathered at Demo Day.

How local entrepreneurs help restore Ghana’s land

Mar 26, 2025

MDF West Africa and WRI have supported 45 entrepreneurs in Ghana’s Cocoa Belt through training, mentorship, and investor readiness under the Land Accelerator, part of AFR100’s land restoration efforts.

Helen Chaettle

A Magnifying Glass A close-up shot of a magnifying glass representing the idea of analysing and learning from data.

Designing learning agendas that make a difference

Mar 12, 2025

Every organisation wants to make the right decisions, decisions that lead to real impact... But how do we know what is working? And how do we adapt when things do not go as planned?

Alev Kayagil

Invitation for the Impact Fair that happens in 2025. MDF will participate in the event.

MDF at the Impact Fair: are you ready for a sustainability journey?

Mar 10, 2025

Impact ambitions are great, but how can your organisation take real steps toward change? Find out with MDF and TOP at the Impact Fair in Utrecht, 3-5 April.

SIFA Team Stakeholder Dialogue with Jua Kali & Housing Representatives

Formalizing experience, recognizing skills: RPL in Kenya

Feb 25, 2025

Imagine a young mason or an ICT repair technician who has years of hands-on experience but lacks the formal certification to showcase their skills. Despite their technical know-how, they often miss out on opportunities for career advancement.

Picture with a line and two people in opposite sides, representing boundaries, limites, the ability of declining requests and how much this is important for effective leadership.

Saying no is about choosing the right doors to walk through

Feb 20, 2025

At MDF, we see leadership as the ability to make intentional choices. In this context, saying no is not about rejection, but about saying yes to what really matters. So how do leaders develop this skill? And what does it mean in practice?

Hadewijch Klaassen

Ladder representing progress markers for monitoring evaluation and learning

Outcome indicator says ‘no’? Make progress markers work for you

Feb 6, 2025

Progress Markers can help you track stakeholder behaviour and demonstrate change in complex projects, even when outcome indicators show no progress.

Children at the graduation ceremony of the crèche established in 2014, Ghana, supported by the MDF-NUFFIC project.

From classrooms to crèche: Bridging the gender gap in education

Nov 15, 2024

MDF’s WASH project in Ghana transformed education by integrating gender equity, supporting student-parents with a crèche, and fostering leadership, creating lasting change in communities and institutions.

MDF Ghana: empowering change across West Africa

Nov 25, 2024

MDF Ghana drives sustainable development in West Africa through projects in education, entrepreneurship, and community support, creating jobs and empowering local businesses and individuals across the region.

MDF ESA team bowling together and celebrating the 40th anniversary of the company

MDF Kenya: Advancing development across East and South Africa

Nov 14, 2024

MDF Kenya promotes growth in East Africa with projects in the blue economy, circularity, and refugee support, balancing professional expertise with a vibrant team culture focused on sustainable impact.

MDF Indonesia: Growing local impact, building global connections

Nov 5, 2024

MDF Indonesia office drives regional impact through education projects, partnerships with international agencies, and a commitment to community well-being, shaping sustainable development across the Pacific-Indonesia region.

MDF the Netherlands: where our journey began

Oct 28, 2024

MDF Netherlands is where MDF’s journey began. Founded in 1984, this office created the foundation for MDF’s mission of "Empowering people, creating impact!"

The iconic "Solidarność" inscription at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk symbolises opposition movements in communist Eastern Europe.

Reflections on assessing civil society capabilities

Oct 21, 2024

Are we capturing all the factors that contribute to effective advocacy?

Ingrid Plag

MDF teams celebrating 40th years anniversary of history

Marking 40 years of MDF’s collaboration across continents

Oct 7, 2024

MDF marks 40 years of global impact, celebrating unity and collaboration across its international offices with a special anniversary video.

MDF Benin: Increasing our impact in French-speaking West Africa

Oct 2, 2024

MDF Benin supports local communities through sustainable projects in education, land administration, and entrepreneurship, enhancing capacities in French-speaking West Africa.

Nurturing Growth: Leadership Development Across Papua

Oct 1, 2024

Coaching sessions for BENTARA in Papua followed August’s leadership training, improving leadership, project management, and personal skills. These sessions also strengthened collaboration and engagement to address the community's needs.

MDF Bangladesh team in an team building active planting a tree

MDF Bangladesh: Building local development with global impact

Sep 30, 2024

Since 2014, MDF Bangladesh has been partnering with local communities to build skills and deliver impactful projects. We've formed strong connections and driven sustainable development across the country.

Screenshot of an online meeting with a diverse group of participants from different continents, collaborating via video conference

Fostering collective wisdom in online decision-making

Sep 26, 2024

Learn tips to enhance online decision-making and foster collaboration in global teams using inclusive facilitation techniques.

Karin Rozendal

Directeurs, Staff du bureau de MDF Bénin et les lauréats du concours MDF ANNIVERSARY GRANT le 12 Juillet 2024

MDF Bénin : Réunion de directeurs à Bénin & Célébration du 40e anniversaire de MDF

Sep 17, 2024

Du 09 au 12 Juillet 2024, en marge de la réunion de directeurs de MDF, un cocktail dinatoire a été organisé réunissant les directeurs des bureaux de MDF d'Asie, d'Afrique, d'Europe ainsi que plusieurs partenaires et clients clés de son réseau.

Building a Sustainable Future Through Locally Led Land Restoration

Sep 17, 2024

From September 9-13, 2024, MDF facilitated a workshop at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel in Rwanda, helping WRI’s Restore Local program develop Theories of Change (ToC) and MEL plans to guide large-scale restoration efforts across Africa’s key landscapes.

How to improve meeting efficiency: key insights for effective facilitation

Sep 12, 2024

In today’s fast-paced work environment, meetings are vital for collaboration and decision-making. But often, they drain time and energy. Imagine if your meetings were instead powerhouses of productivity!

Pauline van Norel

MDF Myanmar team participating in a strategic meeting, focusing on planning and future goals to enhance local impact.

MDF Myanmar: A journey of local development and team spirit

Sep 10, 2024

MDF Myanmar, founded in 2016, supports local development through capacity building and partnerships. Despite challenges, the team of 10 remains committed to innovation, inclusivity, and expanding its impact on communities and education.

Collaborative Workshop Enhances ADB Training Programs for Lasting Impact

Sep 10, 2024

The TNA Validation Workshop was a significant event, gathering 40+ participants to discuss strategic planning and institutionalising training. Key insights will guide future ADB training sessions for lasting impact and sustainability.

Strengthening Project Impact: Training on Theory of Change and USAID’s CLA Approach

Sep 5, 2024

MDF PI facilitated a two-day training on the Theory of Change (ToC) and Learning Agenda for USAID-supported projects. Participants from CHISU and CIPTA enhanced their skills in developing ToC frameworks aligned with USAID guidelines.

A glimpse of our mini online Impact Evaluation course

Understanding impact evaluation: A mini online course

Sep 3, 2024

Learn about impact evaluation with MDF's mini online course, offering a practical preview of the comprehensive training available in our full programmes.

Two people in a refugee camp struggle to stay connected online using a mobile device, highlighting the challenges of internet access in remote and underserved areas.

Leading remote teams: How to make inclusive decisions, while dealing with limited internet access

Aug 30, 2024

In regions with limited internet access, leading remote teams poses challenges. This article explores strategies to ensure effective communication and inclusive decision-making, even when connectivity is unreliable.

DRC team of MDF Central Africa posing for an official team photograph

MDF DRC: Driving change through community connection

Aug 23, 2024

The MDF Democratic Republic of Congo office has played a vital role in MDF’s operations in the region. Through committed efforts in community development, capacity building, and strategic presence, the office has become a positive force in the area.

How to ensure evaluations drive positive change

Aug 19, 2024

MDF T&C partnered with the Danish Refugee Council to evaluate their global strategy, uncovering critical insights and driving strategic growth. Explore how our collaborative approach transformed feedback into actionable plans for positive change.

Michelle de Rijck

Unlocking Potential: Formal Certification Through RPL in Kenya

Aug 14, 2024

MDF Eastern and Southern Africa, in collaboration with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), recently hosted a workshop to empower industry experts, practitioners, and stakeholders within the ICT Repair and Maintenance and Masonry trades

Open communication about work-life balance with colleagues can help alleviate stress and improve overall performance.

Work-life balance: Time to prioritise well-being and a supportive environment

Jul 22, 2024

Open communication about work-life balance with colleagues can help alleviate stress and improve overall performance. Leaders play a key role in fostering a supportive environment that values well-being.

Women Business Development Coaches in Sri Lanka

Jul 15, 2024

A training program for 30 Women Business Development Coaches in Sri Lanka, by MDF and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, enhanced skills in e-commerce, digital marketing, and more, empowering women and supporting Sri Lanka's economic recovery.

MDF in partnership with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), will be implementing a skills development project focused on RPL in ICT repair and maintenance and masonry trades.

Skills Initiative Africa: Recognition of Prior Learning Kick-off and Stakeholder Awareness

Jun 20, 2024

MDF in partnership with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), will be implementing a skills development project focused on RPL in ICT repair and maintenance and masonry trades.

A circular economy success: the impact of the BOOST project in Mombasa

Jun 17, 2024

The BOOST project, an initiative aimed at fostering a circular economy in Kenya, has recently concluded after four impactful years. With a focus on circularity, employment, entrepreneurship and skills development, it has achieved remarkable results.

Rhodé de Graaf

Project Management Training for World Bank PFM MDTF

Jun 12, 2024

MDF Asia conducted a successful Project Management training for the World Bank PFM MDTF from 27-29 May 2024 in Jakarta, enhancing skills in project planning and reporting. Participants found the methods effective, though some desired more time.

Advancing Education Advocacy: The EOL Initiative's Journey with MDF and ACER

May 15, 2024

The mission of the joint work of MDF and ACER UK was to compile evidence for API strategies and support grant recipients to become more effective in implementing these advocacy and policy strategies.

Alev Kayagil

MDF is celebrating its 40 years anniversary of commitment and dedicated work

We are celebrating 40 years of commitment and dedicated work

Apr 26, 2024

This year, 2024, marks MDF's 40th anniversary of dedicated international work toward positive change for a better world. And to do so, MDF uses its pragmatic approach: "We don't invent theories, we make them work".

MDF evaluates Conservation International's Fellowship Programme, aiding its mission to empower environmental protection and support CI's sustainable, resilient journey.

Evaluating Conservation International's Fellowship Programme for a Greener Future

Apr 11, 2024

MDF evaluates Conservation International's Fellowship Programme, aiding its mission to empower environmental protection and support CI's sustainable, resilient journey.

MDF is set to design and lead the 2nd SEAMEO Workshop on MEL, focusing on enhancing the SEAMEO MEL Strategy with expert input and capacity building, ensuring its success through post-workshop evaluations.

MDF Engages in SEAMEO Strategic Workshop for Enhanced Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Apr 8, 2024

MDF is set to design and lead the 2nd SEAMEO Workshop on MEL, focusing on enhancing the SEAMEO MEL Strategy with expert input and capacity building, ensuring its success through post-workshop evaluations.

MDF collaborates with Union for the Mediterranean on organisational capacity

Mar 27, 2024

To strengthen organisational efficiency and impact, MDF collaborates with the Union for the Mediterranean Secretariat. The main goal is to enhance the implementation of Results-Based Management and Monitoring and Evaluation practices.

Land rights for women and young people: Impact actions conducted by MDF Benin

Mar 8, 2024

To mark women's rights day in an exceptional way, MDF Benin through the Preparation Project for the Scaling of the National Cadastre, initiated the action "Investing in Women: Accelerating the Pace," bringing together women for high-level national tr

ADB Commissioned MDF in Strengthening Country Program Development and Delivery

ADB Commissions MDF in Strengthening Country Program Development and Delivery

Mar 28, 2024

MDF is commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to assist IRM's country operations team in creating a comprehensive training program. This program will address essential project aspects including the project cycle, management, and reporting.

Orange Corners Ghana: Celebrating Inspiring Graduates

Mar 8, 2024

Accra, Ghana – 7th March, 2024 – In a ceremony full of excitement and entrepreneurial spirit, Orange Corners Ghana, which is an initiative of the Netherlands, celebrated the graduation of 73 youth-led Businesses.

Opportunities to Serve as Women Led Business Management Coaches to support Sri Lankan MSMEs

Building the Capacity of Women Business Development Coaches in Sri Lankan MSMEs

Feb 26, 2024

Opportunities to Serve as Women Led Business Management Coaches to support Sri Lankan MSMEs

Zoë Lawson

Enhance the skills of 30 enthusiastic YABN staff in crafting impactful CSR project designs.

Empowering CSR excellence: YABN's capacity building odyssey with MDF

Feb 15, 2024

Program: Applies Results-Based Management & Logical Framework Approach. Mixes face-to-face, online, and mentoring for comprehensive CSR Project Management understanding.

Building the Capacity of Women Business Development Coaches in Sri Lanka

Feb 8, 2024

CTIF commissioned MDF to implement a groundbreaking project: "Building the Capacity of Women Business Development Coaches in Sri Lanka," in partnership with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC).

Office opening and new management introduction at MDF West Africa

Feb 2, 2024

MDF West Africa opens new office at 13 Kinshasa Avenue, East Legon. Richard Yeboah hands over directorship to Mr. Kwaku Owusu Afriyie and Mrs. Julia Anyanewaa Appiah. Celebrating growth, partnerships, and a future of positive impact!

Michelle de Rijck facilitates an MDF course on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning.

Michelle de Rijck: "Dance like nobody is watching"

Biography

Jan 29, 2024

At MDF, Michelle works as a trainer and an evaluator. She finds joy in the wide range of experiences her roles bring her. Every day is a chance to expand horizons, meet inspiring people, and broaden perspectives.

Empowering Leadership for Tomorrow - Reflective Leadership at PERSONA Beauty Care Limited (PBCL) Through Tailor-Made Training (TMT)

Jan 12, 2024

PERSONA partnered with MDF Bangladesh for this initiative to enhance leadership skills among Staff holding various roles like Executives, Section In-Charges, and Branch Assistants. Notably, over 90% of these remarkable participants were women.

Saifuddin Mahmud

2023 has been a significant year for MDF. We have completed over 300 assignments in training, advisory, facilitation, evaluations, and enterprise development.

Embracing New Horizons: A Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2024 with MDF

Dec 15, 2023

Looking back, 2023 has been a significant year. We have completed over 300 assignments in training, advisory, facilitation, evaluations, and enterprise development. This success is thanks to the dedication and expertise of our diverse team.

Miriam Lindwer, Director MDF Myanmar, personally finds fulfilling about her role, and the core values she believes other organizations should adopt

Embracing Diversity and Impact: An Inside Look at Work at MDF

Interview

Dec 11, 2023

In this interview, we sit down with Miriam Lindwer, Director MDF Myanmar to gain insights into what she personally finds fulfilling about her role, and the core values she believes other organizations should adopt.

Transforming Lives through Entrepreneurship

Nov 14, 2023

In our interview with Julia Wendy Appiah, the Deputy Director and Program Manager of Orange Corners Ghana at MDF, we dive into a decade-long journey of promoting entrepreneurship and creating sustainable livelihoods.

We are all about people: celebrating our colleagues and collaboration

Nov 5, 2023

Each of our trainers, evaluators, project managers, finance, acquisition and support teams play a unique role in the success of our work.This is why we are launching a series of branding content, focused on our people, where transformation begins.

The UCPM is a system managed by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) that aims to improve civil protection cooperation between EU countries and 10 participating states. Through the Mechanism, countries can request assistance when an emergency overwhelms their response capabilities. To prepare national teams for deployment in an international setting, UCPM organizes specific training exercises, also known as EU MODEX.

MDF designs a blended learning trajectory for the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism

May 1, 2024

The objective of DG ECHO for MDF was clear: develop and implement a blended train-the-trainer course for the EU MODEX, which includes an online module and in-person training sessions.

MDF Myanmar’s Organizational Development and Capacity Strengthening for Kachin and Shan Based CSOs and Implementing Partners of WorldFish F4L Project

Oct 11, 2023

WorldFish commissioned the consortium of MDF Asia Myanmar and partners to conduct a Capacity Assessment, Organization Development Planning and Capacity Building with 10 pilot CBO/CSOs – 5 in Shan State and 5 in Kachin State.

Aye Myat Thwe

Plastic Waste to Value innovation challenge: Meet the enterprises

Oct 5, 2023

Mombasa County finds itself at the epicenter of a daunting problem – as it's home to the highest concentration of plastic pollution along the entire Kenyan coast.

Roselyne Warau Mwangi

Gestion environnementale du camp des déplacés internes de Don Bosco Ngangi (Goma, RDC)

Sep 27, 2023

Avec le concours technique de MDF, AJCPE est entrain d'exécuter un projet sur la Gestion environnementale du camps de déplacés internes de Don Bosco Ngangi (Goma, RDC)

Preparing trainers for Cohort 8 of the Orange Corners Ghana Acceleration program

Sep 19, 2023

From September 15th to 16th, 2023, at the Ghana Innovation Hub, we hosted a motivating two-day Training of Trainers event. This session was expertly conducted by MDF West Africa trainers, namely Michael Osei Nkrumah and Ekow Akyin Kwofie.

Lancement D'un Projet Majeur Sur Le Foncier Au Benin

Sep 15, 2023

MDF assure la gestion globale du projet PPMEC

MDF’s Monitoring & Evaluation and Scorecard Consultancy Work for the Yayasan Hasanah Foundation, Malaysia

Sep 5, 2023

With the help of MDF Asia (Indonesia office) Yayasan Hasanah refreshed and strengthened its M&E systems and processes and updated its Scorecard Framework. The assignment was carried out in the period September 2022 until August 2023.

Bart van Halteren

Design and facilitation of a digital entrepreneurship workshop for the D4D Hub

Aug 30, 2023

MDF helped D4D facilitate a co-creation design workshop to support the launch of innovative start-ups with business ideas in the context of digitalisation in Africa.

MDF co-creates project management guidelines for Wetlands International

Aug 18, 2023

MDF has worked on an exciting assignment for Wetlands International in the past year. They wanted to align their project management processes and procedures and support project managers from various countries in their work.

MDF supported the ASEAN Foundation in partnership with the Maybank Foundation in conducting capacity building for the participants of the Empowering Youths Across ASEAN (EYAA) initiative.

MDF Supported the EYAA Initiative “Empowering Youth Across ASEAN”

Aug 10, 2023

MDF supported the ASEAN Foundation in partnership with the Maybank Foundation in conducting capacity building for the participants of the Empowering Youths Across ASEAN (EYAA) initiative

UNICEF commissioned MDF in Bangladesh to develop the Master Trainers and Core Trainers on the module ‘Journey of Life’.

‘Journey of Life’ - A Module by UNICEF Featuring MDF Bangladesh

Aug 2, 2023

UNICEF commissioned MDF in Bangladesh to develop the Master Trainers and Core Trainers on the module ‘Journey of Life’.

Saifuddin Mahmud

Sam Boering: "A day without learning is a day not lived"

Jul 25, 2023

Sam's mission is to show people that change is possible and that effective tools and techniques can be applied to make a difference.

Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development: Empowering Women through Circular Economy

Jul 21, 2023

The BOOST project aimed to build a circular ecosystem in Mombasa, Kenya, empowering youth & women, creating jobs, and fostering sustainability with the support of various stakeholders and a matching grant from the Netherlands Enterprise Fund RVO.

Eva Kimani

Ghana Innovation Hub Showcases Digital Transformation Efforts during World Bank Visit

Jul 20, 2023

We are delighted to share the remarkable success of the Ghana Innovation Hub's recent visit by the esteemed World Bank delegation, led by Managing Director Anna Bjerde.

Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) Making Diploma Education ‘Teaching in Emergency’ Inclusive & Refugee-Ready