In Mali, it is estimated that only 4°/of children have access to any form of early learning. Empower Mali partnered with the JP Peace Love and Happiness Foundation and the Mayors Office of Commune V in the capital city of Bamako to build our first preschool. Children would originally have to travel to the neighboring community of Torokorobougou costing families time and travel money. The preschool has three classrooms that will give children aged 3-5 years an opportunity to get an early start on education. It also has been enclosed to provide a safe and secure environment and has its own canteen so children and teachers can eat at the school. This preschool will help the children of the community build a strong foundation in social, pre-academic, and general life skills that will give them a leg up in school and beyond.