Ouelessebougou Alliance

Mission

The Ouelessebougou Alliance works in cooperation with 24 rural villages in the Ouelessebougou region of Mali, West Africa. Our projects are in the areas of health, education and economic development. The Alliance works with villages based on both their need and commitment to each project and is committed to training and capacity building. In every project, the Alliance is committed to the principles of ownership, sustainability and accountability.

Programs

The Alliance delivers sustainable projects in the areas of health, education and economic development. Projects include: drinking wells, vaccinations, teacher training and village loans.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Prevent Disease: Vaccinate and Train Rural Malians

Enroll Girls & Improve Teaching Methods in Mali

Mosquito Nets for 3,760 Village Families - Mali

Village Loans for self-reliance in rural Mali

Personnel Overview

Alou Doumbia - Economic Development Coordinator
Alou oversees the Alliance's loan and training program in 12 rural villages. He works with an assigned Peace Corp volunteer to visit villages regularly to research new business ideas, provide ongoing training and to ensure business success. Alou is a native to Mali.

Personnel Statistics

Michael Yei,
Executive Director
Founded in 1986
Employees: 9
Volunteers: 300

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): $ 500,000
Budget (2007): $ 386,000
Maximum Budget: $ 500,000
Overhead: 3 %
Other funding sources:
Religious Affiliation: none