Women in Mali have an average of six children at short intervals, which puts their own health and that of their children at risk. Traditional and patriarchal structures often prevent women from having control over their own bodies.
The aim of the project is to enable women in Mali to make self-determined decisions about their family planning and have access to modern contraceptive methods. In cooperation with the partner organization Ya-G-Tu and the health center in Kendé, the health of mothers and newborns is improved and the number of unwanted pregnancies is reduced. The project imparts knowledge about health and rights, facilitates access to contraceptives and promotes the use of family planning services.
A major problem is the low income of the population in general and women in particular. The poor financial situation makes it almost impossible for people to actively contribute to improving their living and health conditions. For this reason, women are empowered socially and economically through income-generating activities. One focus is on spreading new cultivation techniques for garlic in the project area. Economic empowerment of women enables them to access health services and also gives them a higher social status as well as more say and decision-making rights.
One key aspect is the inclusion of boys and men. Women in the project region are often unable to decide for themselves whether sexual contact is safe or unsafe, forced or voluntary. The aim is to change social norms so that women and girls can live self-determined lives.
The target group of the project is the population of 20 villages and hamlets in the municipality of Kendé, located in the Mopti region, comprising around 15,250 people. The project is aimed in particular at 500 newly married couples, 1,800 committed men, around 1,000 garlic producers organized in women's groups and health personnel.
Partner organisation
Ya-G-Tu (Yam Giribolo Tumo)
Project phase
1.2.2024 to 31.1.2027
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