inside peeks

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

For our students, the 21/22 school year was about returning. Returning to normalcy after years of education disruption during the pandemic. Returning to classrooms full of hope. Returning to dreams of a better future for themselves and their families, made possible by their time in the classroom.

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?

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…