It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Van Dyke...
...and honor the life and contributions he made to the Empower Mali Foundation
Andrew passed away suddenly at home this week from natural causes. He will be missed sorely by his wife and five children and each of us who call him a friend. He was one of the original founders of the Empower Mali Foundation and has been serving on behalf of deserving Malians for the last 18 years. He was serving as Treasurer for the foundation at the time of his passing. He was well known for his wild hair, his exacting personality, his quirky and loud sense of humor, his compassionate heart and his obsession with the building of complicated lego structures. We love you Andrew and are more because of your great life.
Your school just changed my life... and hundreds more.
How You Can Help
BUILD
SCHOOLS
3-room Middle Schools fit 150 students. Each is built within the village close to home for rural students.
WATER
PROGRAM
Solar-Powered Water pumps storing water in towers for the whole community to have easy access to clean pumped water.
TRACTORS
& TRUCKS
Perpetual Tractor Fund leases tractors/trucks to villagers. Increased yields and lending allows them to own after 5 years.
TEACHER
HOUSING
Teachers are hesitant to teach in rural Mali. Providing housing allows us to attract the nation’s best teachers.
SOLAR
POWER
Solar panels bring light to our villages allowing night classes and after-hours homework improving opportunities.
TEXT
BOOKS
Instead of sharing one book and copying lengthy notes off a chalk board students can read directly from their own textbook.
Change a Student | Change a Village | Change a Generation
See what we've accomplished over the years
Over 90% of every dollar you give to the foundation makes it to the end use of empowering Malians through our various projects in Mali. We are excited to have such a strong base of support that enables us to continually lift and support those in Mali who are without a means of improving their circumstances.
We do not give handouts to the people of Mali. They work hard for the blessings they receive through your generosity. Depending on the project they either pay 20% up front, or they may pay 100% over 5 years while benefiting from the use of your donation to help them achieve their goal of independence.