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For education and sustainable agriculture we support projects in the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, D.R. Congo, Kenia, Mali, Niger, Tanzania and Togo.
This page provides information on our projects in Mali.
Projects in Mali
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Switch to sustainable cotton production, 2011-2012
Mali is the largest producer of cotton in Western Africa.
Cotton is a good source of income, but it's extremely harmful
to the... more
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Construction of a technical school in Kambila, 2010-2012
The Mali Foundation, in association with its local partner Solisa,
will set up a basic technical school to provide some... more
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Communal management of grazing land and forest restoration in Ségou, 2009-2011
The agricultural region Ségou frequently suffers from food shortages caused by the exhaustion of... more
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Protection of natural resources in Timbuktu, 2009-2011
In ten villages in the Timbuktu region primarily women will be trained in organic market gardening
and small livestock... more
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Construction and equipment of a new Vocational Training Centre, Bamako, 2009-2011
The Stichting Kinderpostzegels Nederland (SKN) is building a new vocational centre at the heart of... more
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Sustainable management of the forest of Koubaye, 2009-2011
This project aims to protect and restore 7,700 km2 of forest by making environmental agreements between the authorities of... more
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Construction of a school for elementary and secondary education, Djenné, 2010-2011
The Djenné Foundation focuses on education, the arts, and culture in the city of Djenné, Mali. In... more
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Construction of a vocational school for women, Bandiagara, 2010-2011
The Women and Labour Market Foundation (VAM) is a center of expertise for women's vocational schools. The... more
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Modern Teaching Equipment for vocational training centre CPMA, Bamako, 2010-2011
The Centre Professionel Mécanique Auto (CPMA) for vocational training in car engineering, will be... more
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Preservation of Natural Resources, Timbuktu, 2009-2010
Because of years of draught and a fast population growth, the natural vegetation of the Timbuktu region is under pressure. Because of this... more
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Sustainable management of wetlands around Lake Doro, 2010-2011
9,500 people live in eight villages in the tidal area within the project region in South-West Mali: farmers, cattle-breeding nomads and fishermen. These people... more
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Construction and equipment of a primary school in Balandougou, 2009
The Dutch Mali Foundation and its regular Malinese partner Solisa support the local people in the hills... more
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Construction of a primary school in N'goro, 2008-2009
The Dutch Mali Foundation and its permanent Malinese partner Solisa together support the community living
in the hills around... more
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Construction of a school in Kenenkou, 2007-2008
The Dutch Mali Foundation supports the population in the vicinity of Bamako in Mali. One of its projects is the construction of a secondary school with a capacity of 200 to 300 pupils... more
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Sustainable management of wetlands around Lake Doro, 2007-2009
9,500 people live in eight villages in the tidal area within the project region in South-West Mali: farmers, cattle-breeding nomads and fishermen. These people... more
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Project details
 
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Switch to sustainable cotton production, Mali, 2011-2012
Mali is the largest producer of cotton in Western Africa.
Cotton is a good source of income, but it's extremely harmful
to the environment. In a pilot phase, 4,000 farmers switched to
sustainable cotton farming that meets the international "Better Cotton Criteria'.
In the long run, this will prove enormously beneficial to nature.
For the second phase, Solidaridad and local organisation
AProCa want to have another 21,000 farmers make the switch
to sustainable cotton production.
For the project's second phase, the Turing Foundation
contributes €100,000 (of which €50,000 in 2012).
Cotton farmer outside Fana, Mali
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Communal management of grazing land and forest restoration in Ségou, Mali, 2009-2011
The agricultural region Ségou frequently suffers from food shortages caused by the exhaustion of agricultural and grazing land. Forests are chopped down for fire wood and frequently disputes arise about the scarce wells and between nomadic herdsmen and landowners. In order to stop the advancing desert, this project teaches the local population to grow their own trees for replanting or for sale, wells are being dug for the livestock and trees are being planted, such as the baobab that is threatened with extinction. In order to restore the ecological balance, at least 50 hectares of forest are to be planted every year. In addition, members of the local authority and other people involved are trained in communal environmental management.
The Turing Foundation supports the Malian organisation ALPHALOG through the development
organisation ICCO with € 110,000, of which €30.000 in 2011, the final year of the project.
ALPHALOG collaborates with the Malian Turing partners
OMAES,
AMSS and
GRAT.
see also:
ICCO: other projects
Reforestation of desertified soil. Turing project visit, November 2010
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Protection of natural resources in Timbuktu, Mali, 2009-2011
In ten villages in the Timbuktu region primarily women will be trained in organic market gardening
and small livestock farming and in the use of wood-saving ovens. One hundred of the poorest women
in these villages will receive a micro credit for 2 goats, 1 male and one female, and seed to grow
fodder for the animals. Two hectares of forest will be planted per village. To accomplish this, the
villagers are provided with seed, and they are trained in growing trees for their own use and for
sale. The establishment of an agreement on protecting the environment between various local authorities
forms the basis of this project (Conventions Locales). This is even a resolutive condition for receiving
this grant.
The Turing Foundation supports the Malian organisation AMSS through the
development organisation ICCO with € 106,000 (€30.000 in the final year 2011).
AMSS collaborates with the Malian Turing partners
OMAES,
ALPHALOG and
GRAT.
see also:
ICCO: other projects
Family garden, Turing project visit, November 2010
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Construction and equipment of a new Vocational Training Centre, Bamako, Mali, 2009-2011
The Stichting Kinderpostzegels Nederland (SKN) is building a new vocational centre at the heart of the Malinese capital Bamako, together with the local organisation ENDA Mali. The centre will offer one- and multi-year vocational training programmes in the field of wood- and metalworking, car mechanics, shoemaking, fabric dyeing, et cetera.
The Turing Foundation contributed € 40,000 in 2009 to the construction and equipment of
this new vocational centre, which hopes to open its doors in September 2010.
see also:
SKN: other projects
Other building projects
Other vocational training projects
Progress at the building site, Turing project visit, November 2010
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Sustainable management of the forest of Koubaye, Mali, 2009-2011
This project aims to protect and restore 7,700 km2 of forest by making environmental agreements between the authorities of four local communities. Environmental education will be given to 8,000 adults and children. A thousand wood-saving ovens will distributed and village blacksmiths will be taught how to produce them. The local people will also be trained in growing trees, both for replanting in the forest and for sale. Women will be trained in organic market gardening (seed will also be made available) and livestock farming (micro credits will be given for goats, male and female). GRAT will also dig 15 wells.
The Turing Foundation supports the Malian organisation GRAT through the development
organisation ICCO (a total sum of € 63,500).
The project runs from 2009 until mid 2011.
GRAT collaborates with the Malian Turing partners
OMAES,
ALPHALOG and
AMSS.
see also:
ICCO: other projects
Women using wood-saving ovens. Turing project visit, November 2010
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Construction of a school for elementary and secondary education, Djenné, Mali, 2010-2011
The Djenné Foundation focuses on education, the arts, and culture in the city of Djenné, Mali. In close cooperation with the local NGO community and the educational institutions, the foundation wants to set up an exemplary school that offers both elementary and secondary education for a total of 300 children. Education will be bilingual (Bambara and French) and classes will consist of no more than 50 students. Teachers will be trained yearly. The school's vocational training will consist of short courses (textile-, wood- and metalworking).
The Turing Foundation contributes € 20,000 for the realization of the school that is to open its doors in 2011.
see also:
Other building projects
Other vocational training projects
Djenné, Mali
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Construction of a vocational school for women, Bandiagara, Mali, 2010-2011
The Women and Labour Market Foundation (VAM) is a center of expertise for women's vocational schools. The foundation wants to keep the idea of women's vocational schools alive by offering short, part-time trainings, individual coaching, follow-up and day care. In Bandiagara, Mali, VAM works closely with the local NGO community and educational authorities to set up a vocational school for women aged fifteen and over. A total of 150 women will be trained every year, as well as coached in their quest for work, or with the start of their own business.
The Turing Foundation contributes € 30,000 for the school's construction, the first courses of which will start in March of 2011.
see also:
Other building projects
Other vocational training projects
Women's vocational school, Bandiagara, Mali
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Modern Teaching Equipment for vocational training centre CPMA, Bamako, Mali, 2010-2011
The Centre Professionel Mécanique Auto (CPMA) for vocational training in car engineering, will be expanding with a four-year degree at Brevet de Technicien level (standard technician's certificate). To that end, PUM will provide training on modern car engineering for teachers and development of a new curriculum. Additionally, the school is in need of modern teaching equipment.
In 2010, the Turing Foundation will contribute €35,500 for the purchase of modern teaching equipment.
see also:
Turing Foundation en PUM (Magazine Zomer 2011)
PUM - Netherlands Senior Experts: other projects
Other vocational training projects
CPMA Vocational training, Bamako, Mali, 2010-2011
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Sustainable management of wetlands around Lake Doro, Mali, 2010-2011
The Malinese organisation DONKO aims to improve the sustainable management of Lake Doro and the adjacent
tidal areas in the province of Kayes, in the most Western part of Mali. This area is both economically and biologically
of great importance. The project area has 9500 inhabitants, living in 8 villages: farmers, cattle breeding nomads and
fishermen. In the previous phase of the project several crucial arrangements have been successfully laid down in
management agreements with the many users of this area (amongst whom fishermen, farmers, shepherds and foresters).
Moreover, investments have been made in sustainable vegetable cultivation, and in more sustainable fishing and
forestation methods. The next phase of this project focuses on a further development of alternative sources
of income for 300 women by the creation of vegetable gardens, reforestation of 26 hectares of land and by
increasing the environmental awareness in school children.
In 2010, the Turing Foundation provides funding for this project via IUCN NL, donating € 33,000.
see also:
IUCN Nederland: other projects
DONKO: other projects
Vegetable gardens near the wetlands around Lake Doro, Mali
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Construction and equipment of a primary school in Balandougou, Mali, 2009
The Dutch Mali Foundation and its regular Malinese partner Solisa support the local people in the hills surrounding the city of Bamako, and seek, among others, to set up primary education for both boys and girls. In 2007 and 2008 the Turing Foundation financed the construction of several schools by the foundation. The current project is the construction of a primary school in Balandougou, using the same concept as before (3 classrooms, furniture, educational materials, latrines, and a sports field).
With € 20,000 the Turing Foundation covers roughly half the building and furnishing costs of the new school.
see also:
Stichting Mali: other projects
Solisa: other projects
Other building projects
Old situation in Balandougou, Mali
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Construction of a primary school in N'goro, Mali, 2008-2009
The Dutch Mali Foundation and its permanent Malinese partner Solisa together support the community living
in the hills around the town of Bamako in Mali, and try to set up institutions of primary education,
for both boys and girls. On an earlier occasion,
the Turing Foundation already financed the
construction of a school by this foundation.
This time, the Mali Foundation constructs a primary school for 300 pupils in the village of N'goro, Mali, in accordance with the concept used before (including three classrooms, school furniture, teaching materials, latrines and a sports field).
By donating € 25,000, the Turing Foundation finances approximately two thirds of the costs of construction and equipment for this new school.
see also:
Stichting Mali: other projects
Solisa: other projects
Other building projects
School children in front of the new building, Turing project visit, November 2010
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Preservation of Natural Resources, Timbuktu, Mali, 2009-2010
Construction of a school in Kenenkou, Mali, 2007-2008
Sustainable management of wetlands around Lake Doro, Mali, 2007-2009
