Mali

The situation in the West African state of Mali remains volatile. The north of the country is at war and the south is struggling with the influx of refugees, rapid population growth, high unemployment and a lack of infrastructure. Only 50% of the population has access to a secure electricity supply - access to safe sanitation is only guaranteed for 20% of the population. Two thirds of the population are illiterate and do not attend school.

HOW WE HELP

School Katibougou: Primary and secondary school for about 500 children and teenagers from poor and very poor families more

Support project for families from central Mali severely affected by persecution more

Bamako center: Christian music school, library, and computer courses for young adults as well as support for persecuted Christians

Chrys Johnson Orphanage: New construction of an orphanage for abandoned infants

FACTS & FIGURES

Capital: Bamako

Area: 1 240 000 km²

Population: 22 Mio.

Life expectancy: 63 years

Children mortality: 57 (per 1000)

Alphabetization: 35 %

Religions: 94 % Muslims, 3 % Christians, 3 % others

ORPHANAGE

"I didn't know that children were being thrown away. My brother, a police officer, showed me pictures of such abandoned babies. When I saw these pictures, I realized we had to do something." - Emmanuel and Saran Traoré talk about their 30-odd children.

(Video in German)