Mary Mother of Peace-Medjugorje Charity, Inc

Mission

The humanitarian assistance NGO MMP-MC, Inc is an independent, mission and faith-based 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit emergency relief organization helping orphans, homeless children, poor families and refugees of all faiths rebuild their life and improve their living and educational conditions, and regain dignity. MMP-MC adheres to the standards of excellence and stringent guiding principles for ethics and accountability in the US non-profit sector. It has a strong child protection policy.

Programs

MMP-MC has programs overseas and at home. Human relief assistance on post disaster or war zones brings relief in the form of food, shelter, livelihoods recovery, educational training, and medical and health assistance, including reconstructive surgery and psychological services to children victims of trauma. Action is done according to acute emergency needs, crisis situations; specific requests made by grant seekers and/or grant makers; and resources available.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Tsunami Recovery in Four Fishing Villages, India

Tsunami Recovery in Five Coastal Villages, India

Provide Bicycles for Poor Students in India

Personnel Overview

Berly Earnest - Project Coordinator in India
Berly Earnest is a top business and training executive with more than 15 years of experience in India and Asia. As the Managing Trustee of Jeevana Samridhi (Life in Abundance) the charity arm of Jesus Youth, he coordinates national relief activities. As a volunteer he helps the poor and underprivileged in Southern India and train local JY/JS volunteers nationwide. He is married with children.

Mathew Sebastian - Field operations supervisor
Mathew Sebastian has 10 years experience in social work and practical psychology. Before being appointed to this project, he worked as executive director & counsellor for a charitable trust, the Vimala Jyothi Development Centre responsible for integrated development in society through counselling, child development and family renovation irrespective of caste and religion. Married with children.

Bernard Dussert - MMPMCharity Treasurer
Bernard Dussert is a financial management expert, a development economist and a World Bank official (ret.)

Personnel Statistics

Dr. Claudine Dussert,
President
Founded in 2000
Employees: 0
Volunteers: 35

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): $ 60,000
Budget (2007): $ 55,000
Maximum Budget: $ 100,000
Overhead: 5 %
Other funding sources: Individual donations, private foundation grants, CFC designation (universal code # 70490)
Religious Affiliation: MMP-MC is independent.