Unlocking potential through literacy, community and opportunity

Baobab Learning Center partners with rural communities in Mali to support children, empower women, and equip young adults with the tools to build stronger futures.

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Rooted in Community. Growing Opportunity.

Founded in 2016, the Baobab Learning Center is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) with programs in rural Mali, Africa.
We partner with local communities to support education, economic opportunity, and long-term stability—empowering children, women, and young adults to build stronger futures for themselves and those around them.

Our work is made possible by generous supporters who believe lasting change starts at the community level.

Programs That Strengthen Communities

Agro-Pastoral Project

We transform degraded land into productive farms while equipping women and young adults with agriculture and land-management skills that strengthen food security and climate resilience.

Center for Children

We provide a safe, supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and succeed through access to education, daily care, and essential resources.

Empowering Women

We support women through cooperative-based programs that build skills, generate income, and strengthen families and local economies.

Supporting Young Adults | Baobab Learning Center

Educating Young Adults

We equip young adults with vocational training, mentorship, and real-world experience to help them build stable livelihoods and future opportunities.

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Our Story

Founded in 2016, the Baobab Learning Center began with a simple belief: lasting change grows from within communities. What started as a small effort to support education in rural Mali has grown into a locally grounded organization focused on learning, opportunity, and long-term stability.

Today, our work is guided by a dedicated board and staff who bring together local leadership and global support. We partner closely with the communities we serve—listening first, responding thoughtfully, and building programs designed to endure.

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Our Impact

A snapshot of how our programs are supporting children, women, and young adults.

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Children

Provided food, clothing, school supplies, tutoring, and skill-building activities. Additional children reached through community events.

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Women

Trained in entrepreneurship, shea butter production, and supported through microfinance. Additional women reached through public programs.

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Young Adults

Trained in job skills, citizenship, health, agriculture, and extremism prevention. Additional young adults reached through public forums.

Hundreds more children, women, and young adults are reached through community trainings in skills development, entrepreneurship, community safety, and environmental stewardship. Our radio program reaches thousands more.

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