I’m excited to share some news with the Mali Rising community — join me in welcoming Fatoumata Kone, our new administrative assistant in Mali.
Sad Goodbye; Bright Future
Explore the Music of Mali!
One of the things Mali is most famous for is its music. Whether you are listening to the sounds of the traditional instruments or tuning into more modern musicians, Mali’s music is distinctive and world renowned. We’ve come up with a great way to introduce you to the range of Mali’s music — sign up for our e-newsletter and we’ll provide you with a curated streaming playlist.
Measuring Progress: Our 2021/22 Annual Impact Report
Marketing, Public Relations, Story-Telling Skills Needed
Our Supporters Make a HUGE Difference
You did it! Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Days of Giving Campaign. Because of you, we exceeded our $20,000 Gift of Education Giving Challenge goal and met the $20,000 match, raising a total of $48,955 for our students. Thank you! Your generosity means…
Learning Vs. Eating: A Real Dilemma for Students & Families
It usually rains more often from July through August in Mali, which is summer vacation for students. During this time, many parents rely on their children when it comes to working in millet, corn, peanut fields. This leads to a real dilemma when school reopens — do students stay in the fields or return to class?
Floods Become the Norm in Mali
This year, heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides across Mali including in urban areas. This increases the high risk of flooding that can lead to loss of crops and material goods in exposed localities. Unfortunately, this flooding is exactly what we have seen recently in many parts of Mali.
The Beauty of Mali: People, Music, History, & More
With so much bad news coming out of Mali these days, I thought it would be helpful to explore some brighter spots of news, history, and more from Mali. This is an eclectic tasting platter of some things I hope will take you beyond the depressing headlines to learn just a little more about a beautiful place and people. So for a little Friday fun, check out this small collection of videos…
