Mali and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting education in regions affected by insecurity, aiming to improve access to schooling and sustain learning for vulnerable children. On Monday in Bamako, Mali’s Minister of National Education, Amadou Sy Savané, met with Lee-Anne Herman, Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian Embassy, to discuss Canadian-supported education programs and strategies to maintain schooling in violence-affected areas.
According to the Education Cluster, over 2,000 schools were non-functional in Mali in 2025 due to insecurity and threats, leaving approximately 610,000 students without access to education. The central and northern regions have been hardest hit, with closures, population displacement, and safety concerns severely disrupting learning.
Both sides emphasized the need to adapt educational support to the security context, maintain assistance for vulnerable communities, and ensure the continuity of learning. The meeting is part of ongoing consultations between Mali and its international partners, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts to safeguard children’s education and the long-term future of Mali’s schooling system.
