A collaborative and interdisciplinary symposium offered by VFOM, VCU School of World Studies, Richmond Peace Education Center and Richmond Sister Cities Commission featuring film screenings, lectures and discussions on the topics of women, war and peace – especially through the lens of the struggles in Mali and Liberia. The scholarly portion will be paired with Read more
May 9, 2013 in Uncategorized by vafriendsofmali
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Mali’s Festival in the Desert and Festival on the Niger (river) took place in January and February this year. Later this week, the Malian Taekwondo team will compete in the summer Olympics in London. Tuareg, Sonrai, Peul and Bambara people in the north of Mali continue to try to live normal lives in spite of Read more
August 2, 2012 in Uncategorized by vafriendsofmali
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Dear Members and Friends, Events have continued to move quickly in Mali since January and accurate information has been as difficult to come by as conjecture has been easy. At this moment negotiations are under way to implement steps for a return from military to constitutional governance, including the installment of M. Dioncounda Traore as Read more
April 17, 2012 in Uncategorized by vafriendsofmali
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We wanted to share a compelling analysis and appeal from our very good friend Mamou Daffe of Segou, founder of the Festival Sur le Niger, the Festival Foundation and the Kore Cultural Arts Center and one of the earliest supporters of Segou and Richmond becoming sister cities. Click the following link to view or download Read more
April 15, 2012 in Uncategorized by vafriendsofmali
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