Malian women's group collects over 58 million FCFA
The Femmes solidaires et autonomes du Mali announced their 2026 financial contributions at their annual general assembly.
The Femmes solidaires et autonomes du Mali (FSAM) announced over 58 million FCFA in contributions for 2026 at their ninth annual general assembly on October 31, 2026, in Bamako.
FSAM international president Aïché Baba Keïta reported the figures at the gathering, which was attended by thousands of women from across Mali. The organization, founded in 2017, supports women's economic initiatives and financial autonomy through trade, agriculture, and local product transformation.
Past achievements highlighted included the establishment of soap manufacturing units, sachet water production, and peanut paste processing, alongside financing for income-generating activities. The FSAM aims to empower women economically and increase their participation in societal decisions.
Why it mattersThousands of Malian women are directly affected by the FSAM's focus on economic empowerment and financial autonomy.