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

Teningnini Diakite - Health Coordinator
Teningnini oversees the health initiatives of the Alliance. A native to Ouelessebougou, Teningnini has a strong interest and passion for serving villagers in the most remote village areas. Teningnini's job encompasses the vaccination program, mosquito netting distribution and training for village health agents and midwives in 24 villages.

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