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s we enter the 145th year of Mothers’ Union, and very gradually begin to move on from the immediate crisis of COVID-19, we can look with renewed hope and confidence towards the 150th anniversary of MU, in five years’ time. When MU leaders from around the world met in Kigali, Rwanda, in June 2019, they painted a picture of a time where members were even more united as a fellowship of Christians around the world, putting faith into action in our communities, and working to build a future free of poverty, violence and injustice, where everyone can thrive.
This vision can be made a reality by creating strong, healthy relationships with God, with ourselves, and within our families and communities. It means continuing to help those around us to transform their own lives, by helping build self-reliance (for example, through literacy training and savings and credit groups); promoting peace and safety (with workshops for behavioural change within communities) and speaking up against gender injustice (for example, the 16 Days of Activism Against GenderBased Violence). To deliver this vision, the Worldwide Board created a
strategic plan, which included four key building blocks: l Transforming Lives: Programme and policy work for long-term community transformation l Nurturing Membership: Ongoing faith support, increasing global connections, supporting current members and reaching out to the next generation l Building Firm Foundations: Ensuring we meet governance requirements l Accessing Necessary Resources: Working in partnership, attracting new sources of income, receiving support from all provinces worldwide.
TRANSFORMING LIVES IS OUR GOAL It has been a tough year, but Mothers’ Union is determined to help create a world where everyone can thrive, says CEO Bev Jullien
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