Mali

HI provides support to the Malian population severely affected by years of armed violence. The organisation runs some fifteen projects to strengthen recovery and social cohesion in northern Mali, to improve people’s resilience, and to promote and support sustainable and inclusive development in Mali.

Children in an inclusive school, Humanity & Inclusion- Mali | © Sébastien Rieussec / HI

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In a situation of extreme poverty, HI is working on all fronts to provide Malians with an appropriate response, both in the north and south of the country. Its teams support victims of the recent conflict and continue to defend the right to health and dignity of people with disabilities.

As early as 2012, HI mobilised additional teams to respond to the humanitarian emergency in northern Mali. Mine clearance experts notably intervened to clear explosive remnants of war posing a threat to the population, and sometimes even schools.
The organisation continues to support vulnerable people, strengthen health services in the Timbuktu region, and fight against food insecurity and malnutrition among young children.

At the same time, our teams remain committed to fighting discrimination against people with disabilities through access to education, care and employment. Finally, HI trains medical staff in the early detection of disability. Improving the care-management of young children prevents or limits the onset of disability and allows them to reach their full potential.

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Background

Map of Humanity & Inclusion's interventions in Mali

Mali is the largest state in West Africa after Niger and one of the poorest in the world. In recent years, it has been affected by droughts, political crises and armed conflict, which have led to massive population displacements and weakened all institutions.

In January 2012, the country was plunged into an armed conflict that led to the intervention of the Malian and French armed forces in January 2013. The fighting and presence of armed groups lead to the proliferation of small arms and the contamination of people’s homes by explosive remnants of war. In 2012, more than half of civilian victims of explosive remnants of war in Mali were children.

The humanitarian situation remains precarious. Institutions (health, education, public administration and so on) have been seriously impacted and the return of refugees and displaced people to their homes is continuing under difficult conditions.

The country is extremely poor. Mali's efforts to achieve universal primary education, control HIV/AIDS and improve access to safe drinking water have been severely hampered.

People with disabilities are excluded and often victims of discrimination or prejudice. They represent the largest minority in the country. They have little or no access to health care, education, social services or employment. A very small proportion of children with disabilities attend school. In addition, in these times of crisis, these already very poor people are more vulnerable than before.

Number of HI staff members: 137
Date programme opened: 1996

In January 2012, the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) occupied part of northern Mali. Several Islamist movements also made headway in the region. Two months later, the president was overthrown. The country was then plunged into an armed conflict that led to the intervention of the Malian and French armed forces in January 2013.
The fighting and presence of armed groups lead to the proliferation of small arms and the contamination of people’s homes by explosive remnants of war. In 2012, more than half of civilian victims of explosive remnants of war in Mali were children.
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken refuge in neighbouring countries. More than 280,000 Malians fled to the south and centre of the country, where host communities were still suffering from the impact of the devastating food crisis of 2011.
The humanitarian situation remains precarious. Institutions (health, education, public administration and so on) have been seriously impacted and the return of refugees and displaced people to their homes is continuing under difficult conditions.
The country is extremely poor. Mali's efforts to achieve universal primary education, control Humanity & InclusionV/AIDS and improve access to safe drinking water have been severely hampered.
People with disabilities are excluded and often victims of discrimination or prejudice. They represent the largest minority in the country. They have little or no access to health care, education, social services or employment. A very small proportion of children with disabilities attend school. In addition, in these times of crisis, these already very poor people are more vulnerable than before.

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Where we work

Worldwide actions

French Development Agency (AFD)

USAID

European Union (EU)

Région Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne

Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)

Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MAEE)

The Global Fund

Educate a Child (EAC)

Belgian Development Cooperation (DGD)

UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS)

Mali / Partners

Early detection, management and stimulation of disability (DPCP) (children under 6 years old)

Ministry of Health,
Ministry of Social Development
National Orthopaedic Fitting Centre of Mali (CNAOM)
Malian Association for Combating Mental Impairment in Children (AMALDEME)

Support for the revitalization of the well-being of women, children and newborns in the context of the reconstruction of the Timbuktu region - Project PARENT 2

Regional Health Department; Planning and Statistics Unit (CPS) of the Ministry of Health
Regional Department of Social Development and the Solidarity Economy
Regional Department for the Promotion of Women, Children and the Family
Local authorities; Regional Federation of Community Health Organisations
Coordination of Women's Organisations in Timbuktu

HIV AND DISABILITY - West Africa Regional Project (WF)

The West African Federation of Disabled People’s Organisations (FOAPH)
FEMAPH; The Malian Network of Organisations of HIV-Positive People
The National AIDS Control Council
UNAIDS

Reinforcement of the rehabilitation system in Mali - SUDA Project

WCPT (World Confederation for Physiotherapy)
Motivation
Mali physiotherapy organisation (AKIMA)
National health sciences training institute (INFSS)

Reduction of armed violence in northern Mali (RVA)

Local NGOs involved in risk education in northern Mali
Decentralised services (elected representatives)
Health centres
Community leaders, key community actors and their networks
National Directorate of Social Development
Education Academies and Teaching Action Centres in the Timbuktu and Gao regions

Improving access, quality and governance of basic and secondary education (PAQAMA)"in the Gao region (AFD)

Ministry of National Education
Academy of Education and CAPs of the Gao region
DPOs
school management committee
parent teacher association, mother student association

The Re-launch of Inclusive Education - LIRE in Timbuktu

Local and institutional authorities
The local population
DPOs

Schooling Project for Deaf and Blind Children in Ordinary Schools - PAOSSE (USAID)

Technical education services at local and national level
DPO

Improve the economic resilience of young people - Socio-economic inclusion (ACTIF)

Mopti Regional Council; National Department of Vocational Training (DNFP)
MFI (Microfinance Institution)
Master Craftsmen; Agency for the Promotion of Youth Employment (APEJ)
Regional Department of Employment and Vocational Training (DREFP)

Improving governance in order to include people with disabilities in the national HIV/AIDS strategy

The West African Federation of Disabled People’s Organisations (FOAPH)
FEMAPH
The Malian Network of Organisations of HIV-Positive People
The National AIDS Control Council
UNAIDS

Food security and resilience ARC

Local and institutional authorities
population of municipalities where we work

NORAD Inclusive education