By Country: Mali
What it takes to be a humanitarian worker
As we look ahead to World Humanitarian Day on August 19, Charles Njanga, Islamic Relief’s Regional Media Creator for Africa, gives us a sense of what it’s really…
Read moreCOP27: Islamic Relief and the climate-conflict nexus
As world leaders negotiate at COP27, Islamic Relief’s Conflict and Social Cohesion Advisor, Edward Channer, explains the interaction between climate change and conflict, and the impact their nexus…
Read more“Ramadan is over but we mustn’t forget about those suffering in Mali”
Ramadan is a time to reflect, improve our character and think of those less fortunate. While many Muslims increase their support for those in need during the holy…
Read more“Things will only really change if men actively commit themselves as allies”
Solutions for preventing violence against women are often sought from women themselves. However, Islamic Relief’s Mali’s protection and inclusion coordinator Issa Bamba argues that men and boys should be…
Read moreStriving for social justice is more important than ever during this most unusual Ramadan
Social justice is more important than ever, says Islamic Relief’s Tandio Traore, weighing up the importance of our life-changing work in Mali this Ramadan. The month of Ramadan…
Read moreEnding FGM/C: A village cutter reveals why she put down her deadly instrument
For most of her life Doussouba Diarra, who lives in Mali, earned her living by cutting girls. Now the 63-year-old works with Islamic Relief as an ardent advocate…
Read moreIslamic Relief helps us children to push for better protection in Mali
Islamic Relief believes that helping children to thrive is an investment in a better future. This Universal Children’s Day, inspirational Salimata, 16, reveals how we help her secure…
Read moreTea and preachers, poverty and joy: Ramadan in Mali
This Ramadan I’m missing the sweet smell of ‘kinkeliba’ tea in the air and the sound of preachers in every neighbourhood but I’m learning how resilient families are…
Read moreWhy children in Siramana village no longer worry about falling snakes and sunstroke at school
Going to school in one of the world’s poorest countries can mean dodging snakes and sunstroke. Islamic Relief’s Kelly Paterson finds out how a child centred programme has…
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