I’m excited to share some news with the Mali Rising community — join me in welcoming Fatoumata Kone, our new administrative assistant in Mali.
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Help Us Welcome Ousmane to the Mali Rising Team
We are more than excited to welcome a new member to the Mali Rising team — Ousmane Coulibaly. As of October 1, Ousmane is our Operations Coordinator. This means he is in charge of keeping everything running on time and efficiently, from the Mali office’s budget to our delivery of Inspiration Scholarships. Get to know Ousmane…
Video Chat with Adama: Health, Teachers, & More!
Join us via video link for a chat with our wonderful Teachers’ Project Coordinator, Adama Kone. Adama coordinates our Health Project (as well as the Teachers’ Project) so he will share the latest on what we’re doing in Mali about COVID-19. This will be an interactive talk about the work and how your support makes a difference in Mali. We will talk about our work with teachers, but also the creative ways Adama is working on COVID-19 in this fast-changing situation. We will also feature a few ways you can get more involved as a volunteer. We’ll devote plenty of time to answering your questions too — feel free to ask about Mali culture, programming, or anything you are curious about.
Volunteer Spotlight: Youth Ambassador Adjo!
Our Youth Ambassador project is a great way for high school students to help Mali Rising’s youth while gaining leadership skills and fostering an international understanding. I recently interviewed one of our Youth Ambassadors, Adjo, by email. She is a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer and was excited to share her experience with you.
Weaving a Life in Mali
In Mali there are a wide variety of craft activities that many people live on in Mali and makes the country proud. These jobs seem to be disappearing in Mali because of modernization. I would like to talk to you about a traditional activity that still exists in Mali, especially in certain remote places in the country. The craft I am thinking of is weaving. Some Malians think it is very useful and many make a good living thanks to this profession.
Meet Marie, Our New Volunteer Operations Coordinator!
Last Call! Don't Miss Out on Soiree Tickets
Oh my! It is suddenly September! Are you as shocked as I am? If so, let me remind you that the annual Soiree -- the feel-good event of the year -- is just a few weeks away. We will gather on Thursday, September 26 from 6:30 to 9pm at Red Butte Garden for an evening of celebration, fun, & fundraising. We want you there to celebrate with us, so go ahead and buy your tickets today.
Our Gratitude to Cultures Capsules
We just love it when our work helps us connect with other people doing great things in the world. This was certainly the case when we met the good people behind Cultures Capsules.
