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 in Burkina Faso.

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.

Jim believed in the Mali Initiative right from the beginning. From 2004 when it was just an idea, Jim continually mobilised support to help make us what we are today. We all have so many wonderful memories, stories and times shared with the great man – so he will live forever our hearts –  and through the story of the Mali Initiative. The Mali Initiative is what it is today because of Jim - what an amazing legacy to leave behind.