KMAD
The Kenmare Moma Development Association (KMAD) is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 2004 to implement social development programmes in the Moma Mine’s host communities.
The focus of KMAD’s work is framed by its four key strategic pillars: livelihoods and economic development, education, healthcare, and water and sanitation.
Livelihoods and economic development
KMAD is committed to creating employment opportunities for local people that deliver sustainable economic growth, while not harming the environment.
This includes supporting income-generating initiatives such as poultry farms, sewing projects and community shops.
KMAD also supports capacity development, for example transferring new skills and knowledge to local farmers to help them increase the agricultural productivity of their land.
Healthcare development
KMAD believes that ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is essential to sustainable development.
As a result, KMAD provides funding for healthcare infrastructure improvements (such as building medical centres and pharmacies), new ambulances, capacity development of medical staff, and community health awareness initiatives.
Education development
KMAD believes that ensuring all children obtain a good quality education is the foundation for creating sustainable development.
As a result, KMAD provides funding for the building of classrooms and other educational infrastructure, it supports capacity development of teachers and it sponsors scholarships for further education that would not otherwise be available in the local area.
KMAD also supports skills transfer at all ages through vocational training.
Water and sanitation
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right. In line with this position, KMAD supports a number of initiatives to improve access to clean water for people living in Moma’s host communities.
Sanitation is another important focus and KMAD works with the Mine’s host communities and local authorities to overcome sanitation-related issues.
KMAD is run by an independent team, responsible for the day-to-day management of activities, with oversight provided by the KMAD General Assembly. Funding is primarily provided by Kenmare, augmented by contributions from third parties. KMAD also partners with specialist and, where possible, local non-government organisations (NGOs) to help implement its projects.
KMAD Annual Report
More information on KMAD and its activities in 2024 can be found in the KMAD Annual Report 2024.