Men's Development Network (MDN)

The Men’s Development Network is a non-profit organisation headquartered in Waterford City with the key focus on being leaders in promoting change and equality within society.

Under the mission statement: “Better Lives for Men; Better Lives for All” the Men’s Development Network works with men on various levels including one-to-one, developmental, parenting, behaviour change group work, training, phone line support and awareness raising.

This work is carried out through our funded projects including

• Men’s Development Programme
• Men’s Health Programme
• Men's Domestic Violence Intervention Programme

• Male Advice Line (MAL):

   The Male Advice Line (MAL) is a national freephone service offering confidential advice and support to men experiencing domestic violence and abuse. It operates seven days a week, 365 days a year, and is staffed by fully qualified counsellors and psychotherapists trained specifically in this area of work. The service is also available to family members and friends who are concerned about a loved one. 

  Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 8pm. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays, 2pm to 8pm. 

  Freephone: 1800 816 588 

  More information is available at www.mensnetwork.ie/mal 

• Men’s Counselling Service.

The Men’s Development Network has also influenced policy on men’s issues at local, regional, national and international levels and has a good record in multi-agency work and engagement.

Updated: 14/07/2026