Examine development initiatives through the interplay of gender dynamics and health in Mali. This democratic nation is seen as one of the forerunners among African nations striving to manage complex development issues, and the Malian government has consciously chosen to place high priority on gender and family matters. It does so in a country characterized by distinctive ethnic groups—including the nomadic Tuaregs, the cliff-dwelling Dogon, and the craftsmen and farmers of the Niger River—many of whom continue to practice traditional ways of life rich in art, religion, and community allegiances.
Students will learn about the link between women’s roles, family health, and improvement in development indicators. By showcasing the interconnectedness of these issues, the program provides students with an appreciation of the complexities involved in approaching health as an international development issue.
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Mali: Health, Gender, and Community Empowerment
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Mali was amazing and I absolutely loved my family, but this program is really what you make it. Be prepared for the beginning of the program to be very structured (8 hrs of lectures - some interesting, some sleep-inducing) and the end of the program to be almost completely unstructured (You're supposed to check in every few days and stay away from Tombouctou, Gao and Kidal but those are about the only "rules").
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Mali was an incredible place - our program leaders were kind and fun, but it would have been nice for the experience to be less structured (e.g. 8 hours of class a day) But we were really allowed to be a part of Malian life - staying in homestays made all the difference - this is crucial, I believe, to really understanding another culture.
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