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!
High Scoring Girls Explore New Worlds
At the end of each school year, the Girls’ Project hosts a big adventure for high scoring girls — a trip to the capitol city. For many girls, this will be their first trip to the big city so it is a great motivator to get their grades up. We’ve seen girls work hard to make sure they can get on the bus to Bamako! One of the objectives of the visit to Bamako was to introduce the girls to new things that will help them improve their knowledge in their studies and in Malian culture, but also to entertain them and encourage them to work hard at school. With this goal in mind, we take girls to see inspiring national treasures. This year, the girls visited the National Zoo and a national park.
7 Ways to Volunteer for Mali Rising Today
Generous folks like you are often curious about how to help our students out, so today I want to provide a round up of 7 current opprotunities. These volunteer openings are ready for you right now, and all can be done from anywhere around the US (and some from anywhere in the world). Read on to see if one of these is the right way for you to get involved….
Online Volunteer Orientation Feb. 22!
Send a Note of Encouragement!
Interested in Volunteering?
Explore the Four Ms of Mali
These days, when we hear about Mali in the news it tends to be a bit of a downer. We read about jihadist attacks or military coups, or perhaps a sad story about someone who has been displaced and is deeply struggling to get by. These stories are true, but it is important to remember that Mali is still a place of culture, beauty, and good people. If you need a quick hit of that more positive angle, explore Discover Malian Culture: The 4 Marvelous Ms by Google.
Chatting Around a Dish With the Girls' Project Girls
As part of the Girls’ Project work, each spring we organize a session on eating and cooking healthy, local foods. This session includes preparation of a group meal with the girls. But the session is not only about food – cooking and eating together gives us a great, informal way to talk and share. While we wait for the meal to cook, we share stories around the table. Each girl tells a story that marked her, and shares her dreams and her goals. This is a very important activity that allows girls to confide and share their experiences.
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.
