Better Life for All – MaliBLFA-Mali · A better life for all
Registered association · Bamako, Mali

A better life for all, in Mali.

Better Life for All – Mali (BLFA-Mali) works alongside grassroots communities to improve their living conditions, through sustainable and participatory human development.

“Volunteering in the service of the planet and its people.”

Support us Who we are
A group of young people in yellow safety vests, ready for an outdoor community action.

Registered associationReceipt No. 0357 · 2023

Young volunteers during a community action.
About

Who we are

Better Life for All – Mali, abbreviated BLFA-Mali, is a Malian non-profit association. Its name is an English expression meaning “une meilleure vie pour tous” in French.

The association is chaired by Madame Aïchatou DIALLO. It works on education, health, advocacy and the empowerment of women and young people in Mali.

In practice, we promote health and education, vocational training and employment, and we organise national events in our fields of action.

“To contribute to improving the socio-economic and cultural living conditions of grassroots communities, through a sustainable and participatory approach to human development.” Purpose of the association, as stated in its registration receipt (see statutes; translated from French)
What guides us

Vision, mission and goal

Vision

A world where every individual has access to opportunities that enhance their quality of life, through inclusive empowerment, sustainable practices and collaborative community engagement.

Mission

To empower individuals and communities by providing access to essential resources and opportunities that enhance quality of life, while fostering sustainable practices for a better future.

Goal

To create a positive, lasting impact on society by combining social responsibility, environmental stewardship and economic viability.

Focus areas

Where we want to act

The areas in which BLFA-Mali works for communities in Mali.

  • Education

    Tutoring, scholarships, locally adapted learning materials and community learning centres to raise literacy and access to quality education.

  • Health

    Awareness on prevention, nutrition and hygiene, and partnerships with local health providers, including mental health support.

  • Advocacy

    Raising the voices of marginalised people on gender equality, poverty and access to basic services.

  • Empowerment

    Vocational training (sewing, computer skills, trades) and leadership training for women and young people.

  • Peace and social cohesion

    Dialogue spaces and conflict-resolution workshops that build understanding and cooperation between communities.

  • Volunteering

    Mobilising volunteers who give their time and skills to community development projects.

  • Environment and climate

    Tree planting, waste reduction and sustainable practices that help communities cope with climate change.

  • Community development

    Support networks that strengthen social cohesion and collective action towards shared goals.

Our approach

Participatory, measured, sustainable

Communities are at the centre of every step, from identifying needs to making the work last.

  1. Listen to communitiesSurveys, focus groups and forums to understand the real needs of each locality.
  2. Design programmesEducation workshops, health screenings, vocational and financial-literacy training, with measurable outcomes.
  3. Work with local actorsImplementation with local authorities, associations and community leaders.
  4. Monitor and evaluateQualitative and quantitative indicators, plus participant feedback, to keep improving.
  5. Plan for sustainabilityDiverse funding and stronger local capacity so the work can continue.
  6. Raise awareness and mobiliseAwareness campaigns and the promotion of volunteering and solidarity.
In pictures

In the field

Education, training, solidarity and the environment, in pictures.

  • Young people in vests hold a banner reading “We can only overcome global warming by planting trees!”.
    Tree-planting campaign
  • Young women gathered around a sewing machine during a training session.
    Sewing training
  • A group of girls and young women posing together during an activity.
    Activity with adolescent girls
  • Volunteers in vests unloading sacks of food.
    Food distribution
  • A hall full of seated participants during a session.
    Awareness session
  • A large crowd of children and adults gathered outdoors.
    Community gathering
  • A speaker with a microphone in front of pupils, next to stacks of exercise books.
    School supplies hand-over
  • Library shelves stocked with books.
    Reading corner and library
  • A row of young women in yellow vests.
    Young volunteers
Activities

Our events and our journey

What we have shared on our Facebook page.

BLFA Meet Up poster in French asking: going blind, losing a foot, damaged kidneys, sexual impotence… shall we talk about the complications of diabetes? Sunday 28 November 2021 at 4 pm GMT, with Dr Sandrine Ngoma.

Health · Online meet-up

BLFA Meet Up: shall we talk about the complications of diabetes?

Blindness, foot amputation, kidney damage, sexual impotence: an open meeting to understand the complications of diabetes and talk about them without taboo.

  • Sunday 28 November 2021, 4 pm GMT
  • Speaker: Dr Sandrine Ngoma, endocrinologist and emergency physician
  • Online, on Google Meet (in French)
Support us

Let's act together

Partners, funders, volunteers or supporters: write to us to support our work, propose a partnership or join the association.

Contact

+223 77 26 94 51

Facebook: Better Life For All – Mali

Head office
Bamako, Koulouba, near the ENA
Republic of Mali