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Yeah speaks out on Mali Education
Mali is typically described as one of the poorest countries in the world, but it is a land with a rich history and culture and great promise for the future. One of Mali's ancient cities, Timbuktu was a center of religious tolerance in Africa. Mali is one of Africa's fledgling democracies and has held democratic elections since 1991. Mali has been blessed with a new generation of political leaders who are dedicated to preserving democratic institutions, improving public health, and building a strong economy. Agriculture employs 70 percent of the nation's workforce and produces about 40 percent of its domestic product, and cotton is a major export crop. One half of Mali's population is less than 25 years old; unlike other countries with declining populations, Mali is blessed with millions of wonderful children full of hope and potential. Mali has great potential, but needs the support of others around the world who have resources to invest in helping Mali develop its natural resources, build transportation and communications infrastructure, improve food production and security, expand access to clean water and sanitation, and the other prerequisites of a healthy, growing economy that creates opportunities for Malians to improve their quality of life. Given its young population, there is no greater need in Mali than to invest in education by building schools, hiring teachers, providing books and supplies, wiring the schools with computers and internet access, and creating opportunities. A school in a Malian community can be built for about $50,000 and that investment can empower the children of an entire village to learn and develop their minds and prepare to build their communities and countries. (Malirisingfoundation.org)
