Virginia Friends of Mali

Click here to view and download a copy of OCHA's most recent snapshot of the humanitarian crisis in Mali in terms of displaced persons .  OCHA is the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs www.unocha.org

Here's a link to a nice NPR/Afropop Worldwide Mali 100 Mix , with a little ecommentary... Enjoy. Meanwhile VFOM is chugging along. A board meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, March 16, at which we will welcome a new board member and a new intern from VCU this semester! Thank you Allan! Thank you Dr. Cummins' 3rd year French class! Introductory profiles of Tim and Amanda will be posted soon. The challenges that Mali faces are all over the media these days. In spite of the conflict, the nation will hold elections in July, for the central government as well as regional and local jurisdictions. Many of our friends, including Segou's mayor and city councilors' seats are in the race, so we'll try to keep you apprised of the results. Please share your knowledge as well: virginiafriendsofmali@gmail.com. 10,000 Villages will be holding their 3rd Annual Fashion event on April 27 and guess which VFOM member will be sharing the runway? This event promotes the