Irish Methodist World Development & Relief

02/09/2026

We were pleased to join Christian Aid Ireland to celebrate the opening of their new office in Belfast! 🎉

It was a great opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, and to celebrate the shared mission that brings our organisations together - working for a fairer world where everyone can thrive!

Christian Aid Ireland is our sister agency, and we’re proud to co-fund our partner CASM in Honduras alongside them. It’s a reminder of the difference we can make when we work together in solidarity with communities around the world.

📸 L-R: Michael Briggs (Acting Church & Community Manager, and member of WDR Committee), Rosamund Bennett (CAI Chief Executive), Rev Dr Liz Hughes (Chair of CAI), Tim Dunwoody (WDR)

01/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Ready, set, Step Up!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a keen jogger, or thinking about starting Couch to 5K, why not turn your miles into a fundraiser? Set yourself a challenge, get sponsored, and invite family, friends or your church to join you. 👟

You could run together, complete a relay, or simply set a personal goal. Every kilometre can help raise funds for WDR partners tackling poverty and creating opportunities around the world. 🌍💛

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

🇳🇵 Nepal Floods Response

In light of the devastating floods in Nepal, WDR has provided an immediate emergency grant of £3,000 (€3,500) to our partner, Kopila Nepal based in Pokhara.

NGOs in the country are being asked to help in whatever way they can. This emergency funding will enable Kopila to respond by providing counsellors and carers to local hospitals, supporting survivors and families who have lost loved ones.

Many Kopila staff are social workers and are well equipped to offer this expert care. In Bina Silwal's (Director of Kopila) words, Kopila staff are there to support those with "tearful eyes and painful hearts".

We are thankful that Kopila’s own work has not been directly impacted and that all their staff are safe.

It is your support that makes it possible for WDR to respond with financial assistance to our partners in times of great need. Thank you for standing with us and our global partners.

If you would like to support the wider relief effort, we would encourage you to donate through our sister agency, Christian Aid Ireland's Appeal: https://give.christianaid.ie/donate/cam-013106

🙏 Please pray for:
- Those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods
- Kopila’s counsellors and carers as they support survivors and families
- The safety and wellbeing of all those affected by the floods

28/08/2026

🎬🍿 Lights, camera… Step Up!

Bring your church, family and friends together for an all-age movie night! Pick a favourite family film, invite everyone along, add some popcorn and treats, and ask for a donation or entry fee to raise funds for WDR partners. 🌍💛

It’s an easy, relaxed way to spend time together while doing something great. Why not let the children choose the film or turn it into a themed movie night with costumes and snacks? 🎥🍿

👇 What film would you choose for your Step Up movie night? Tell us in the comments!

28/08/2026

Pray for OSWW in Tanzania! 🤩 🙏

27/08/2026

Fun at Phakamisa’s Educare class this morning!

26/08/2026

The heart of our work? People. ❤️

24/08/2026

🏃‍♂️💙 A huge THANK YOU to Patrick, a member of our Committee, who took on the Antrim Coast Half Marathon as part of Step Up, and has raised over £1,100 for our partner The East Jerusalem YMCA Rehabilitation Programme! 🎉

What an amazing achievement, and what a fantastic way to turn a personal challenge into something that will make a difference to communities around the world!
Thank you, Patrick, for going the extra mile (or 13!) for WDR partners!

22/08/2026

Wonderful photos from the Step Up open day at Drumhilla Garden- raising £450 for our partner in Honduras!

Thank you to Jan, John & all those who went along to enjoy the day. 🌍 👣