We have great news for some of Mali Rising’s smallest students at Ben Dixon Elementary — their school has been adopted for the 24/25 school year! Thanks to the Dixon family, the students there will have the support they need to make this one of the best school years ever
Want to Make a BIG Difference?
Mali's school year begins in October, and you can help start the year off right for students. There's a new way for you to connect with students and be a force for good in the world -- Adopt A School.
Back to School Volunteer Opprotunity!
As summer winds down here in the U.S., I know the back to school energy is high. As we head back to school, how about spending a little volunteer time making sure the return to school is special for some students in Mali? Join the Notes of Encouragement effort to do just that!
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Volunteers Needed! Write a Note of Encouragement...or Twenty
Looking for something fun but meaningful to do as a volunteer? We have the easiest-entry project ever for you - write notes of encouragement to our students in Mali! We provide instructions and you write short notes (and add photos, stickers, etc. if you like), scan the notes and send them to us. Learn more and sign up here.
Announcing Our New Podcast!
Want to Help Mali's Students?
Every wondered how you could help Mali Rising’s students? How about hosting a house party this summer? A house party is a quick and informal way to build support for Mali Rising’s students. House parties are totally flexible – they don’t even need to be in your house or a party! You could host a picnic at the park or cocktail hour at a local pub…but most people find it fun to have a gathering in their home or yard.
Welcoming Andrea Lewis to our Board
Volunteers make an organization like Mali Rising work, and no volunteers are more vital that the board of directors. In March, a new board member joined Mali Rising — Andrea Lewis. Andrea jumped in to our work feet first, and we are incredibly excited to have us join us. As a long-timer producer at CNN, Andrea brings a great background in communications and story-telling to Mali Rising. I asked her to share her responses to a few questions to help our supporters get to know her as she takes on leadership at Mali Rising…
