Thousands of people have fled to refugee camps in Mauritania and Burkina Faso. Others are not trapped in the Sahel as internally displaced people fearing for their lives. The Mali Initiative has launched its humanitarian effort since February 2012 to support hundreds of people effected. This includes the people of Nebkat al Djamaa (MI education program 2010) who were 30km north of Timbuktu and now moved to a refugee camp on the border of Mauritania.

We are also working to reduce food insecurity caused by the political situation in central areas of Mali, including Niamana Commune.

Thank you everyone for all your support and care in this crucial time for Mali. Any financial support towards our relief effort is greatly appreciated - please donate now - your funds will go directly to relief efforts in M'berra refugee camp.

Children escaping the village of Nebkat al Djamaa, just north of Timbuktu, to a refugee camp on the Mauritanian border, are still able to continue their studies thanks to the support of the Mali Initiative.

Children of grades 1-6 are having their classes under makeshift tents while they wait for the fighting to stop. They are also provided a meal.

Meanwhile the student's mothers have been given small loans from the Mali Initiative to help start income generating activities in the nearby towns to help provide food and medical supplies for their families.

Also through the support and help of our friends, hundreds of families in the Mberra refugee camp have recieved blankets and other humanitarian support. Thank you so much. If you can help further please visit our donation page.