Mali Rising is aware of the serious impacts the pandemic is having on people and communities all around the world. We are taking the problem seriously, and taking steps to protect our volunteers, staff, and partner communities.
One Week Until the Underwear Party!
Travelogue: Days 9 & 10 -- Getting to Know a Potential Partner Village & Road Tripping
Girls Explore Healthy Choices
The choices we make for ourselves and for others can have a big impact on our lives. We need to know the choices to make so that we and our loved ones stay healthy and safe. Often in our small villages in Mali we don't think much about these choices. But by learning from each other, we can see the many ways we can help each other and what we can do to improve our health and lifestyle.
Advisers Needed! We're Looking For A Few Special Volunteers
Mali Rising is a small organization that does a whole lot. How can we do it? A lot of it comes down to great, dedicated volunteers. Currently, we are looking for a few very specific volunteers to help us by serving as Advisers in key areas.
Join Us At the Underwear Party March 12!
Travelogue: Day 8: The Ceremonial Opening of a New School!
There are few things more exciting and gratifying than seeing one of our partner villages celebrating the opening of their new school. The parents are joyful, the children are excited, and the village leaders are proud. We were able to share this wonderful experience with the village of Sankama on Day 8 of our travels in Mali….
When We Talk About School, We Talk About Teachers!
When we talk about school, we talk about teachers! And when we talk about teachers, we are also talking about students! This is because a well-trained, dedicated teacher makes good students. Mr Mama Diallo is one of our brave teachers. He is a French teacher at Lareen Mellor Middle School in the village of Kassela. He is very devoted to his job.
Volunteer Spotlight: Girls Project Volunteer, Margie
Travelogue: Day 7 -- A Trip to the Market, and to Two schools
Day 7 of traveling was a very full Friday indeed. In the morning, we visited the Sue Taylor Middle School of Diorila, which is about one and a half hours down a bumpy dirt road. We returned to Ouelessebougou for lunch and a trip to the big Friday market, before zipping down the road to visit our Sue Chung Chiu Middle School in Simidiji.
