Don’t know much about history? Here are some easy, fun ways to learn about Mali’s history….
April Volunteer Evening: Join the Notes of Encouragement Campaign!
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! On April 8, you can come learn all about it at our online April Volunteer Evening.
Volunteer Evenings: Get Briefed on Two Ways to Make a Difference
Last night we had a fun Volunteer Orientation with a great group of Mali Rising supporters. It was a whirlwind tour of nine of our current volunteer opportunities, with information about how to learn more. If you missed the session but are interested in learning more about the options and/or future volunteer options, please fill out this quick Volunteer Interest Form or sign up for one of our online February Volunteer Evenings.
Mali Rising Volunteer Nancy Did It (and So Can You)!
Do you ever think “I wish I had the time to volunteer” or “I would love to do that, but I don’t think I can anymore”? Volunteer Nancy wants to tell you “Do what you can when you can. Every little bit helps.” I recently spoke with Nancy about her week-long experience volunteering for Mali Rising. While visiting family in Salt Lake City in March…
Mali Kids Go Door-to-Door Too, But Not for Halloween!
Tradition means a lot to the Malian people! We deeply love our traditions, and many things are passed on from generation to generation such as long greetings, handshakes, and blessings. One of these traditional things that children learn very early is giving and receiving blessings during two annual feasts, Tabaski and Ramadan. Tabaski was just celebrated a the end of July, and even in the time of COVID-19, our traditions continued.
Strong Girls Play Soccer
As part of our larger Girls Project, we support several girls’ soccer teams. Research shows participation in sports helps with school attendance and success. We also see it as a way to build community among our girls and to create self confidence. Also important — the whole village comes out to watch the girls compete and gets to see these fierce and strong young women in action! In this blog post, Hindaty shares her view of the first school vs. school match of the season.
On a hot and dusty day in Mali, two new Mali Rising girls’ soccer teams met for the first time. Thursday, November 28 was the first match of a football competition between the girls of the village of Tamala and those of the village of Zambougou.
Joking Kinship in Mali: A Tool for Social Cohesion
Ready, Set, Walk!
It’s coming! Miles for Mali that is. Funds raised by Miles for Mali walkers will help build our 2019 school in the little village of N’Goko. What is Miles for Mali? It is simple: In May 2019, we challenge you to walk or run the distance children in rural Mali villages walk to get to school in one week (40 miles) or one month (160 miles).
Can You Build a School With Your Feet? Here's How...
This May, people around the U.S. will take a walk – forty miles worth of a walk – with Miles for Mali. With each step, they’ll help a child in Mali improve their life through the power of education. Miles for Mali is a new virtual walking challenge, which allows participants to walk whenever it is convenient throughout the month of May. Funds raised will build a new school for the kids of Sankama, Mali!
Tired Of The Same Old Galas? Come to the Soiree!
If you're like me, you get invited to a lot of nonprofit "galas" and you've reached the point of finding it hard to rally for them, however good the cause. In case you're in that place, let me tell you why the October 12 Soiree will be a different kettle of fish altogether -- a fun kettle of fish...if that's possible.
