Our approach

Local people in developing countries such as Mali have great potential that should be utilized in development. We at the Mali Initiative celebrate sustainable development project ideas created, managed and led by local visionaries. Through supporting such local visionaries in this ‘aspiration development approach’, sustainable development can be achieved.  

The Mali Initiative’s approach is unique because we:

• Use local knowledge and networks
• Promote sustainability through long-term partnerships and friendships
• Believe in the potential of local people
• Require and support community contribution and ownership
• Adopt entrepreneurial acumen to deliver social objectives with smart solutions