Virginia Friends of Mali | Creating and promoting educational and cultural pathways to understanding and cooperation between the peoples of the African nation of Mali and the State of Virginia, USA.

You are invited! Mali National Day in Richmond VA!

September 20, 2023 in Events & Programs, Mali Music, National Mali Day by vafriendsofmali

A Post Covid Visit!

We were very happy in Richmond to enjoy the visit of Madani Sissoko in early October, coinciding with the commemoration of Gabriel’s rebellion against slavery in favor of freedom. Nous étions fort heureux de recevoir notre ami ‘Kida’ Sissoko début octobre en visite à Richmond, coïncidant avec la commémoration de la rébellion de Gabriel contre l’esclavage en faveur de la liberté. Madani […]

November 19, 2022 in Uncategorized by vafriendsofmali

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VFOM partners with Centre Culturel Kore

VFOM and the Centre Culturel Kore have partnered to ensure participation of Segou students in the annual Young Artist and Author Showcase of Sister Cities International. VFOM is sponsoring the annual workshop facilitated by staff at the Kore Center. Co-sponsors are welcome. This year there are nine submissions, three each in painting, photography and poetry. […]

April 24, 2021 in Malian Art and Textiles, Uncategorized by vafriendsofmali

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Teaching Timbuktu and learning about Mali in West Africa

All 3rd Graders in Virginia learn about the Lion King, the medieval Empire of Mali and the mythical city of Timbuktu – where gold was traded for salt ….. sometimes ounce-for-ounce! Here is a photo of VFoM volunteers in Richmond VA teaching young children about Malian art and design. DID YOU KNOW THE LION KING […]

December 16, 2020 in Uncategorized by vafriendsofmali

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Mission

Virginia Friends of Mali is working to create and promote educational and cultural pathways to understanding and cooperation between the peoples of the African nation of Mali and the state of Virginia, USA.