A Milestone Within Reach: Building Sustainable Communities

As we make progress in 2025, we are inspired by the journey we’ve shared in 2024. Thanks to your unwavering support and belief in grassroots action, we are now just 5% away from achieving our goal of 100% Self-Sustaining-Ability.

This milestone reflects not only the strength of our mission but also the synergy of collaboration between AGILE-International, our supporters, and our strategic partners. Together, we have tackled systemic challenges, empowered women, and fostered sustainable development across Mali, from Timbuktu to Sikasso and beyond.

In this report, we celebrate the progress we’ve made together while highlighting the final steps needed to complete this transformative journey. Thank you for being an integral part of this mission.”

Acknowledging Our Supporters

Taz Grout’s 222 Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation covered the entire cost of our AGILE-International technical tools in 2024

Pam and Taz Picture from Taz Grout’s 222 Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation

At Cynda Arsenault Collins are celebrating AGILE-International’s 10th anniversary.

At Cynda Arsenault Collins are celebrating AGILE-International’s 10th anniversary.

To our incredible supporters, partners, and allies:

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you who believed in our mission and supported our journey. Whether you have directly contributed to AGILE-International or supported us through purchases from Djimi Djama, your commitment has been the foundation of our success. Thanks to your unwavering belief in the power of grassroots action, we are now only 5% away from becoming 100% self-sustaining. This remarkable milestone reflects the shared vision and determination that bind us together.

The Last 5%: Building the Future

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This final push focuses on building two self-sustaining ecosystems in Kokelen, Mali. By drilling two wells and constructing greenhouses on newly acquired farmland, we aim to achieve year-round agricultural production, combat food insecurity, and empower women—the backbone of food production in Mali. With these essential resources, we can provide sustainable livelihoods, support education, and ensure a brighter future for families and communities.

Synergy of Collaborative MissionsOur work is strengthened by the alignment of four dynamic entities, each bringing unique strengths to this transformative collaboration:

AGILE-International: Empowering Women, Restoring Abundance

Since its founding in 2012, AGILE-International has focused on empowering rural women farmers and restoring food security through traditional and innovative agricultural practices. By securing land, providing training, and implementing social entrepreneurship initiatives, we are building self-reliant communities in Mali and beyond.

Djimi Djama: Celebrating African Craftsmanship

Djimi Djama bridges the gap between local artisans and global consumers through its e-commerce platform. By offering meticulously handcrafted African goods, we not only preserve cultural heritage but reinvest proceeds into grassroots development projects, including AGILE-International’s initiatives.

Happy Customer Celebrating Love from Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Woïyo Kondeye: Catalyzing Community-Led Development

Woïyo Kondeye creates spaces for women to exchange ideas and take informed action. Through training and capacity-building programs, this organization ensures that every development effort is rooted in the lived experiences of grassroots women, promoting meaningful, lasting change.

Africa Another Way Foundation: Empowering Through Education

Focusing on practical skills and leadership development, Africa Another Way Foundation equips women to become agents of change within their families and communities. Their educational programs complement AGILE-International’s agricultural and entrepreneurial initiatives, creating a holistic approach to community development.

Achievements to Date: A Legacy of Impact

AGILE-International has transformed lives across Mali, with milestones that include:

2012-2013: Secured 5 hectares of land in Mali; established AGILE-International as a 501(c)(3) in Boulder, Colorado.
2014-2015: Expanded from 30 to 186 women participants; contributed 10,000 pounds of fresh crops to local food supplies.
2016-2017: Launched a microloan program; trained 50 USA interns; featured at the UN’s 60th Commission on the Status of Women.
2018-2019: Piloted a one-woman farm yielding 10,000 pounds of peanuts; launched Djimi Djama; partnered with Women Powering Change (WPC).
2020-2021: Transitioned Djimi Djama to e-commerce; supported climate action initiatives through the Sahel’s Green Wall Initiative.
2022: Thank you to Women Powering Change for hosting an event to honor and support AGILE-International
2022-2023: Secured 25 acres of land; drilled a 400-foot well; constructed four water basins; received the Women in Sustainability (WIS) first Award.
2023-2024: Expanded operations to five additional countries; trained new leaders; planted moringa trees to combat desertification, received
2024: We thank Taz Grout’s 222 Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation for their generous contributions.

Challenges and Solutions

Women in Mali face systemic barriers, including limited access to land, insufficient resources, and high unemployment rates. These challenges perpetuate cycles of poverty and food insecurity. To address these issues, we:

Drill wells and build greenhouses for year-round agricultural production.
Support education for children by improving family economic stability.
Provide training and resources for women to lead their communities.
Leverage strategic partnerships to scale and sustain impactful initiatives.

Our Vision for the Future

We envision a world where communities from Timbuktu to Sikasso and beyond thrive through mutual aid, justice, and innovation. By completing the last 5%, we will:

Build the infrastructure for year-round food production.
Achieve full self-sustainability, transitioning leadership to the next generation.
Expand our impact regionally, fostering resilience and empowerment.

Join Us in Reach 100% the Goal of Sustainability

Your support will enable us to build wells and greenhouses on the new farmland in Kokelen, completing this transformative journey. Together, we are creating a legacy of abundance, hope, and empowerment—one that will sustain generations to come.

Building a water tower to connect to this freshly drilled well is the ONLY project left to reach the 5%

Freshly drilled well

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Thank you for being an integral part of this mission. Your partnership inspires progress and paves the way for a brighter, more equitable future.

With gratitude,
Fatoumata Doumbia

Founder of AGILE-International & Djimi-Djama

The Last 5%: Empowering Mali’s Future Together