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I visited Mali in January 2008 and had the chance to get to know the people behind the Mali Initiative, Youchaou, Elise and Jürgen. We visited the first school Youchaou, an energetic local social entrepreneur, had initiated in a poor neighbouhood of Bamako and were greatly impressed. The school stands in stark contrast to most of the educational institutions in the country, not only being in a pleasant and well-equipped building, but also teaching enthusiastic children in classes consiting of 20, instead of the up to 100 students common in Mali. Youchaous work, supported by Elise and Jürgen, can make a real difference to the dire educational crisis in Mali, were the vast majority of children don't ever go to school at all.
We also say the support they give to streetchildren in Bamako, such as inviting them for a daily meal.