“All begins with the traditions, and all must end with the traditions.” Broulaye Doumbia has been playing djembe for the i4A children’s dance troupe since the project began several years ago. Instruments 4 Africa is seeking funding to keep children in school and provide them with a quality academic education and training in the traditional […]
Pay it forward in style!
Summer! It is that time of the year when we fundraise for the 2013-2014 school year. Your donations pay for academic scholarships for the 16 underprivileged girls in the i4a program this year. We are also fundraising for the remedial education program, tutoring and mentoring and the traditional arts training. New styles of beautiful West […]
Fast and Rewarding Progress: Super Volunteers Yves & Claire
Yves and I were excited about going to Mali last year, and to learn about Instruments4africa. As we had much experience teaching in French Immersion, we looked forward to contributing to a cause that would help children get an education, and hopefully better opportunities for work and a healthier life. When we arrived in November […]
Opportunity Knocks
The coup in Mali on March 22, 2012 was devastating to the country. The people of Mali are struggling but the attitudes toward life remain positive. I have been so fortunate to make Mali my home since 2003 and learn from the Malian people. My life will never be the same. I am so happy […]
Happy New Year Happy Dance
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Papa Noel
Ho ho ho! Papa Noel came to the Jigeseme School in Sabalybougou this week! Yves was the best Papa Noel ever, complete with candy cane tracksuit and belly like a bowl full of jelly! The little ones were singing, happy and enjoying their gifts. The I4A girls troupe performed for their entire school and they […]
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