MMAs constitution sets out six purposes which are fulfilled in the following ways: Purpose 1) MMA provides aid and relief to persons in Nepal, Tanzania and Kenya, which are all certified to be developing countries by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Purpose 2) To assist needy persons, hospitals and clinics in developing countries by supplying basic medical consumables, capital requirements, staff training and management support by providing the needy persons in the above three countries who are assisted in six hospitals in Tanzania and Kenya through funds to purchase medical supplies and to provide scholarships to train staff. Purpose 3) Through three organisations in Nepal, MMA initiates and participates in development projects which focus on education, health and small business including micro loans. Purpose 4) To provide linkages between communities. MMA raises funds for the improvement of health and education of people in developing countries through promotional programs and literature. Facebook is providing opportunities for communication between both cultures. Purpose 5) To encourage active participation and partnership by people and agencies in developing countries. MMA depends on those people and agencies to identify needs and to plan and budget for those needs. This is done through correspondence between MMA and the involved agencies. Purpose 6) MMAs members and supporters are encouraged to engage with partners through the receipt of regular letters describing the projects.