About the Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) was founded by a team of parents and well-wishers, inspired by Amalsingh Badal, a parent of a boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Registered at the Registry of Associations (registration number 7491) on June 2003, the MDA is a unique non-profitable and charitable association whose aim is to promote the well-being of persons suffering from muscular dystrophy.
MDA's Vision and Mission
The vision of MDA is to maximize the benefits of the significant advances made in global research in neuromuscular disease through the application of multidisciplinary interventions in managing the progress of the disease in order to enhance the quality of lives of the sufferers.
The MDA mission is to mobilize partners nationwide and beyond in the field related to medicine, psychology, education, social aspects and other relevant fields and develop and implement an effective programme that will make a significant impact on the life expectancy as well as the overall quality of lives of the sufferers.
The Major Objectives of the Association are:
- Represent the interest of the muscular dystrophy sufferers, irrespective of their ethnic and social background, their religious beliefs, or political affiliations with the aim that the sufferers are accorded care and dignity.
- Increase life span and enhance quality of life of the muscular dystrophy sufferers through medical interventions
- Advocate and promote that all sufferers have access to and receive a good education
- Provide psychological counseling to sufferers, their parents and caregivers
- Enhance the knowledge and skills of the caregivers so that they can cope more effectively with the sufferers under their care
- Provide financial support by mobilizing funds from various sponsors and well-wishers