FMDM has ministries and projects that spread across the congregation covering the following areas: peacemaking, children with disabilities, agriculture and sustainability, spirituality, healthcare, pastoral ministries and economic empowerment.
Damietta Peace Initiative (DPI)
In Nigeria, the DPI works to bring peace between Christians and Muslims through community-based projects. There are workshops for widows, and those who have experienced trauma and the ills of human trafficking. In addition to the workshops, participants are given the opportunity to acquire new skills such tailoring, hairdressing and catering. They are given help to utilise these new skills and are empowered to start businesses. This means they can become self-sufficient, feeding their families and raising the general standard of living in their communities.
Little Assisi Special School
In Lusaka, Zambia we run Little Assisi, a special school which focuses on the care of children with disabilities. The school began in a converted house and has since expanded into a purpose-built facility for children who are living with Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other debilitating conditions.
Tunkus Farm
At Tunkus Farm, Nigeria, we grow hope through regenerative farming integrating traditional and new methods. By training local community members in sustainable farming and entrepreneurship, the project empowers livelihoods, builds cooperation, and supports long-term food security. Recent developments at Tunkus include the purchase of two new greenhouses and a tractor to cultivate tired and over farmed land.
St Francis Community School
St Francis of Assisi Community School in Kasanka, Luapula Province, Zambia, is a lifeline for the community, providing foundational education to children from low-income rural families. We ensure that children are safe in school, and provide inclusive, quality learning to give them the best possible start in life. Literacy and numeracy standards in the area have greatly improved.
Widows’ Ministry
Widows in and around Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, face deep social and economic hardship after losing their husbands. As sole caregivers, many lack income, housing, and support. This project offers community-based workshops to help them deal with their loss – restoring dignity, healing, and providing pathways to self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.
