Mali

WFP Cash Transfer In Mali: New Hope For Displaced People And Host Families

The conflict in Mali has displaced more than 330,000 people and put huge pressure on vulnerable host communities. Having provided basic food commodities to the populations affected by both conflict and a food crisis, WFP is now entering a new phase of its assistance by providing financial support. 

View more

Overview

Mali is a vast, landlocked country located in the heart of the Sahel region. Mali's social indicators remain among the lowest in the world, and the country is ranked 182 out of 187 countries on the 2011 UNDP Human Development Index. Sixty-nine percent of the population lives below the national poverty line, and according to 2010 National Statistics, more than one-fifth of school-aged children do not attend school, three quarters of whom are girls.

Read more
Latest Videos/Galleries
All Videos/Galleries
WFP Offices
Subscribe & Share

Get involved with Latest News and Stories

Share this page on social networks