Dr. Amadou Sidibe, earned a PhD from the University of Pittsburg. He taught at the University in Bamako, Mali. Since his retirement, he's moved to the village where, in addition to farming, he enjoys teaching orphans and vulnerable children. These children don't have any families and cannot afford school expenses. They are eager to learn and they know that Dr. Sidibe will help them learn and finance their school, so they gather at his house for learning sessions.

Djeneba (the teacher here) had been sent to her grandmother's to help with chores. She was attending school but her school closed due to lack of funding. She went to Dr. Sidibe's house and asked him to teach her. Dr. Sidibe tutored Djeneba. 4 years ago, Djeneba was in 3rd grade and could not read a the first grade level. Now, she has the highest grade in her class, and she teaches other children.

Ibrahim teaches the alphabet from the blackboard. This group of students is eager to learn. Let's give them the opportunity to become who they want to be.

Here, after a session of reading, Ibrahim leads his class through dictation, and then checks on their progress while providing guidance.

A view of the property where the Farm will be maintained to produce sustainment food for the orphans. With your support, we will transform this bare piece of land into a place that brings hope to the vulnerable children.

Children in the village. With your support, we will be able to get the children a place where they can learn and grow in a nurturing environment.

A Child For All 's representative in Mali on site at Zorokoro, where the organization intends to build the orphanage.

Zoumana Bagayoko is helping build the single bedroom house on ACFA's property in Zorokoro.

Aissata Traore, and Stephanie Terra, were High School Seniors. They graduated one semester early in January, so they could volunteer for ACFA in Mali for a few months doing research for the organization.

While volunteering for ACFA in Mali, Aissata and Stephanie established a good relationship with vulnerable children in Zorokoro.

Photo from Progress Report 'ACFA-Mali Construction Completed on Time'

Photo from Progress Report 'ACFA-Mali Construction Completed on Time'

Photo from Progress Report 'ACFA-Mali Construction Completed on Time'

Photo from Progress Report 'ACFA-Mali Construction Completed on Time'

Photo from Progress Report 'ACFA MALI UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION'

Photo from Progress Report 'ACFA MALI UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION'

Photo from Progress Report 'ACFA MALI UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION'

Photo from Progress Report 'Update 21 December 09'