A new school building
April 2026
The middle school in Kalassa (grades 7–9) has been in operation since 2024. Now, the primary school is also being strengthened with a new building. Thanks to a generous donation,
Agricultural Training and Regional Development
The CAAS provides women with skills in sustainable agriculture and supports infrastructure projects that strengthen the surrounding region.
What is CAAS?
The CAAS is an agricultural training and production center located in southern Mali.
It provides women with training in sustainable agriculture and promotes the development of rural communities in the Mandé region.
In addition to a six-month basic course for around 60 to 80 trainees at a time, the center offers continuing education programs for women’s cooperatives and supports projects that foster village and regional development – including access to drinking water and solar energy, cooperatively managed community gardens, and the construction of schools.
Aerial View of the Campus Grounds
Training and Opportunities for Women
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Supply
Infrastructure and Village Development
Insights into Our Work
Graduation of the 9th Training Cohort
March 2026
On March 29, 2026, the 9th training cohort at CAAS was celebrated in a graduation ceremony held on campus. After six months of intensive, hands-on training, 78 participants received their
Construction Progress in Kalassa
January 2026
The construction projects around the school complex in Kalassa are making significant progress. In recent weeks, several important measures have been successfully completed. The fencing of the school grounds has
“I have seven garden beds in the community garden of Dissoumana. With the harvests, I contribute to feeding my family. I grow enough to sell some as well. I am very satisfied.”
Rokia Doumbia
“My name is Mariam Bah. I am 24 years old and part of the first class at CAAS. At the end of the training, we asked the director to help us obtain a garden for growing vegetables. Now, our mothers also use it. My mother and I have ten garden beds together. Last year’s onion harvest was so good that we still have supplies left. The garden helps all the women in the village. I assist the older women in preparing the beds, since I know how to do it. The skills I acquired at the center help me a lot. I also sell homemade ginger juice, bissap, and sour milk at the market.”
Impact & Results
400+ women trained
700+ women upskilled
12 Community Gardens Established
Regional Infrastructure Improved
We would be grateful for your support in establishing more community gardens.
Every contribution counts!
