Partner With MDF
Build a partnership around a real local problem, clearly defined responsibilities and evidence of results.
Public-interest programme partnerships
Companies can support approved community, environment, education and livelihood projects through CSR/ESG-aligned nonprofit partnerships.
Knowledge and field collaboration
Work with MDF and communities on research, field learning, technical methods, monitoring and capacity development.
Strengthen delivery
Contribute expertise, systems, equipment, training, monitoring, verification or institutional capacity.
Move beyond one-off activities
Develop multi-year relationships with agreed governance, performance reviews and locally owned outcomes.
Funding should strengthen local ownership—not replace it.
MDF’s intended model connects community-defined needs, approved project design, responsible local participation, controlled funding, measurable KPIs, evidence, reporting and appropriate verification. Donors and impact-focused partners support the pathway; communities remain central to the outcome.
Local impact grows through long-term relationships.
Return for field updates, approved reports, learning opportunities and new ways to participate in MDF programmes.