MAST has developed from the victims support group MVG (Mourne Victims Group) which was created to address the needs of relatives who lost loved ones or those who have been injured as a result of "The Troubles". We are an innocent victims/survivors group made up principally of families of those who were murdered or injured in the Kingdom of Mourne and accross Ulster.
As MAST develops through both the financial support of our funders and the invaluable support of our members and friends we have found our group growing all the time. We have over 200 members across the world, all with connections back to Mourne.
Why now?
In 1994 with the introduction of the "Republican Ceasefire" the needs of the Innocent Victims of terrorism were yet again placed on the back burner. However in 1998 the government, through the Belfast agreement, eventually decided to offer some funding and help to previously ignored families. At the same time the definition of the word "Victim" has been tarnished to enable those perpetrators of terrorist violence to claim the status of being a "victim".
We in MAST do not accept this.
The aim of MAST is to provide help, guidance and support to members and their families in a safe space whilst at the same time influence decision makers within local and national government. We continue to seek justice for our loved ones, murdered by Republican Terrorists, in order that one day the murderers will be help accountable for their crimes.
Our Purpose
MAST aims to provide a supportive and caring service to those who have been bereaved or injured physically or psychologically by the last 50 years of republican terrorism.
We provide help and advice on practical issues through:
We work alongside VSS, QE5, the Regional Trauma Network, SEFF, our local mens shed for Veterans and other local services.
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