Mali

In Mali, the ELCA engages in ministry ecumenically.   Lutheran churches have a long tradition of working together in mission.   This ecumenical collaboration means:

• less duplication of effort and costs
• more access to operational, on-the-ground expertise
• access to places where there are few or no Lutherans
• stronger, more effective ministry.

In Mali, the ELCA works with Lutheran World Relief . A ministry of the ELCA, LWR is a U.S.-based agency that works with community-based partners in 50 countries. ELCA World Hunger funds help support LWR's work there to alleviate the food and HIV/AIDS crises and:

To create sustainable rural livelihoods by:

• Training community members in soil conservation, proper maintenance, and crop diversification (to include rice, beans, and nontraditional crops such as shallots and sesame) to increase food production and improve nutrition;
• Providing access to safe drinking water through the construction of wells and other improved water sources;
• Creating income-generating opportunities through microcredit programs and the establishment of markets where farmers can sell their produce for profit.

 
To build peace and justice by:

• Empowering local communities through the creation of literacy centers and training in conflict management and advocacy.

 

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