Who We Are
Yagana came into being when, in 2014, a group of rural women requested support to build a community-owned microcredit bank. A decade later, Yagana Microcredit is a trusted local institution offering affordable loans.
Yagana believes that each nation’s path is unique and that people are experts in their own development.
Vision Statement
Prosperity and Peace in the Bandiagara region
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to support communities living on the edge in the remote Bandiagara region of Mali.
Yagana helps people turn their dreams into reality and makes the impossible possible.
Yagana operates in a remote area of Mali challenged by drought, food insecurity and a jihadist insurgency. A no-go zone for most aid agency representatives, the region has received limited support from without. Once a popular tourist destination for Malians and foreigners alike, the Bandiagara region is now considered too insecure for tourism. Yagana is a life-line for communities.
Our Approach
Yagana’s uniqueness is characterized by an inclusive approach. All of our projects are built with the players in the field according to the needs expressed.
As a result, initiatives are embraced from the start decreasing frustration and increasing the likelihood of success. Nothing is imposed.
Our Initiatives
Meet Our Team
Yagana was founded in 2015 by the women of the Commune of Wadouba in collaboration with Drissa Kanambaye and Lauren Hatvany.