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GIRLS EDUCATION IN MALI.<\/h1>\n

Funded<\/strong> by Global Affairs Canada. Implemented<\/strong> by Alinea.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Girls Education in Mali.<\/h1>\n

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Funded<\/strong> by Global Affairs Canada. Implemented<\/strong> by Alinea.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Creating new pathways to education in conflict-affected areas.<\/h2>\n

In Mali, more than 30 percent of girls will never go to school. Basic education is often lost along with other basic rights as armed conflict increases in the northern and central regions of the country.<\/p>\n

D\u00c9FI is reducing barriers to learning through innovative strategies, such as interactive radio programs, and providing direct support to vulnerable families and communities affected by conflict.<\/p>\n

In collaboration with Farm Radio International, Catholic Relief Services and Education International, Alinea supports schools, regional and local authorities, communities and families to enable out-of-school girls and boys to access quality education in a safe and inclusive environment – in line with Canada’s FIAP.<\/p>\n

Download the DEFI Snapshot here.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Catholic Relief Services (CRS)<\/strong> was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 130 million people in more than 100 countries on five continents.
<\/span>https:\/\/www.crs.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Farm Radio International (FRI)<\/strong> provides resources and training to rural radio broadcasters, pioneers innovative digital solutions and program formats, and implements targeted development projects. FRI shares resources with 1,300 stations in 38 countries and works with more than 250 of them on projects in 17 countries.
<\/span>https:\/\/farmradio.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00c9ducation internationale is a non-profit cooperative<\/strong> comprised of Quebec\u2019s French and English school service centres. Since 2001, \u00c9ducation internationale has worked to export Quebec\u2019s expertise in education, contributing to development projects in basic education and in vocational training in 15 countries. <\/span>https:\/\/www.education-internationale.com\/accueil\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Center for the Promotion of Human Rights and Development in Africa (CPHDA)<\/strong> works to promote good governance, education, health, agriculture, human rights and sustainable development in Africa.
<\/span>https:\/\/cphda.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The remote locations of schools in rural Mali are one of the barriers to girls\u2019 enrolment and retention.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was our dream to have a bicycle so that my sister and I could continue to go to school,\u201d said Dj\u00e9n\u00e9bou Napar\u00e9, a grade six student at the Sebougou primary school located 5km from her home.<\/p>\n

By working with teachers and school management committees, the DEFI team identified vulnerable girls who travel more than 3km to school, are from a poor household, or part of a displaced, single-parent or orphaned family.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the bike that the DEFI Project has given us, we arrive at school on time and less tired,\u201d said Dj\u00e9n\u00e9bou.<\/p>\n

The bicycle strategy keeps girls in school by reducing one of the many obstacles on their pathway to accessing education<\/p>\n

In the first phase of the DEFI Project\u2019s distribution in the S\u00e9gou region, 45 girls received a bicycle. The next phase starts in 2024 for the new school year and in other regions.<\/p>\n

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The remote locations of schools in rural Mali are one of the barriers to girls\u2019 enrolment and retention.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was our dream to have a bicycle so that my sister and I could continue to go to school,\u201d said Dj\u00e9n\u00e9bou Napar\u00e9, a grade six student at the Sebougou primary school located 5km from her home.<\/p>\n

By working with teachers and school management committees, the DEFI team identified vulnerable girls who travel more than 3km to school, are from a poor household, or part of a displaced, single-parent or orphaned family.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the bike that the DEFI Project has given us, we arrive at school on time and less tired,\u201d said Dj\u00e9n\u00e9bou.<\/p>\n

The bicycle strategy keeps girls in school by reducing one of the many obstacles on their pathway to accessing education<\/p>\n

In the first phase of the DEFI Project\u2019s distribution in the S\u00e9gou region, 45 girls received a bicycle. The next phase starts in 2024 for the new school year and in other regions.<\/p>\n

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Children in Mali who have not been in the classroom need support before starting or re-entering formal education programming.<\/p>\n

In collaboration with decentralized education technical services and local authorities, the DEFI team established 25 accelerated learning program centres in Bla, Macina, and Segou.<\/p>\n

More than 720 children, including 380 girls, graduated from the program this year prepared for grades two, three and four.<\/p>\n

To help with this transition and decrease school supply costs for parents, the DEFI team provided each child with a school kit.<\/p>\n

The kits included school bags, geometry materials, pencils, notebooks, and rulers.<\/p>\n

Motivated by the influx of students equipped with their kits, teachers and parents are committed to supporting the children to stay in school.<\/p>\n

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Mariam is a grade eight student at Sebougou primary school.<\/p>\n

Through a program organized by the DEFI team, she learned how to make reusable sanitary pads for girls and women.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMy mother was amazed by this sanitary pad model,\u201d said Mariam, adding that her mother and sisters trained alongside her.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe thinks it\u2019s a great opportunity, also more comfort and safety for the new generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe already have a sewing machine at home and each of us learned to sew at an early age,\u201d said Mariam.<\/p>\n

Mariam\u2019s new skills inspired her parents to start a family business sewing reusable sanitary pads, providing a new source of income.<\/p>\n

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Environmental action plans are underway in schools supported by the DEFI team, with a focus on management of liquid and solid waste.<\/p>\n

Students and school managers are learning about these issues through awareness-raising and mobilization campaigns.<\/p>\n

Keeping the environment healthy and clean – this requires certain conditions:<\/p>\n