by Mali Health | May 29, 2023 | Women, Women-Led Health Financing
One morning in March, at the beginning of Mali’s hot season, we went to meet Fatoumata to learn more about the activities of the women of Sanankoro, and their cooperative. Despite the blazing heat, 40° C (104° F) in the shade, Fatoumata generously welcomes us under...
by Tara Hopkins | Apr 25, 2022 | Women, Women-Led Health Financing
In West Africa, and especially in Mali, it is customary to go door-to-door when multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) are born, collecting support from neighbors. The birth of multiples can be a significant challenge for families with limited resources. Through this porte...
by Tara Hopkins | Nov 28, 2021 | Women, Women-Led Health Financing
For four years, the savings group Belle Dame, or Beautiful Lady, has met every Thursday as a part of Mali Health’s women’s health financing program. Their story begins with Mme. Koné Djénèba Ballo, the group’s founder and treasurer: Ever since I was a...
by Mali Health | Sep 28, 2021 | Women, Women-Led Health Financing
It’s a Tuesday afternoon and the monthly SHARE group meeting in Sotuba is about to get started. SHARE is our special savings program for pregnant women. At each meeting, women not only save funds for their maternal care and delivery, they also receive maternal...
by Mali Health | Jun 2, 2021 | Quality Improvement, Women
Every year, 5 May is dedicated to one of the most important professions in the world – the midwife. No matter where you live, the work of midwives is at the very heart of a family’s health. Their roles are multifaceted and comprehensive, but often...
by Mali Health | Apr 29, 2021 | Community Health Workers, Women
In March, one of our health center partners, CSCOMSEKASI, reported 2 new malnutrition cases. That may not seem like many, but malnutrition is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths among children under age 5 in Mali. One of the areas served by CSCOMSEKASI is...
