The Men’s Development Network (MDN), based in Waterford and operating nationally, is a pioneering organisation dedicated to promoting the engagement of men and boys on their health, wellbeing, gender equality and ending gender-based violence.
MDN supports men and boys using a developmental and transformative approach across five national programmes that focus on domestic violence intervention and victim support, Health education and training. Under the mission statement “Better Lives for Men; Better Lives for All,” MDN develops specific programmes and practices that are evidence-based and underpinned by a social justice and equality perspective. Whether working with men on a one-to-one level or in groups, these practices are informed by our channels of research and advocacy, which aim to inform policy.
Projects include the Men’s Health & Leadership Programmes, the MEND Domestic Violence Intervention Programme, the national Male Advice Line, and a Men’s Counselling Service. They are the coordinators for the White Ribbon Campaign in Ireland and coordinate and deliver the Engage National Men’s Health Training Programme in partnership with others.
