In the UK:
- The Mali Development Group (MDG) has been supporting PAD’s running costs for over 20 years. MDG is a dynamic group of volunteers that has supported various Malian organisations to implement community development initiatives.
- Sudbury Rotary Club sponsored several children to attend PAD courses for a number of years.
- The Angus Lawson Memorial Trust supported PAD’s work through MDG in 2021/22
In France:
- Maliance, an association based in Dourdan, supports PAD on a regular basis, most recently with the construction of facilities for young mothers.
- ABAMA, an Association based in Angers continues the history of support for PAD that operated for some years through the twining of Bamako and Angers. ABAMA initiated and supports the sewing and tailoring training for young mothers, among other things.
In Mali:
Support in cash and in kind:
- The Commune IV local authorities (the Mayor, Police Commissariat, Chefs de quartiers…)
- Orange Mali mobile phone network
- The previous First Lady of Mali
Technical Support:
- Samu Social
- Centre Kanuya
- Jeunesse et Développement

ABOUT PAD
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THE CHILDREN
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