West and Central Africa

Mali

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School children learning in Tombouctou. OCHA
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The humanitarian context in Mali remains marked by a complex crisis that derives from a volatile security situation, exacerbated by structural vulnerabilities, socio-economic challenges, as well as climate change. 

Some 7.1 million people, or 32 per cent of the current population, are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. The situation is particularly dire in conflict-affected areas in northern and central Mali, where access constraints and multiple displacement exacerbate vulnerability.

In 2023, aid agencies received about 30 per cent of the US$750 million they needed – or about $225 million. With these funds, they assisted more than 1.8 million people across the country.

The number of refugees, returnees, stateless persons and asylum-seekers is 66,700. An increased severity of needs has been identified and new humanitarian hotspots have been identified. 700,000 people are acutely food insecure and 2.8 million are under pressure. By 2024, an estimated 1.3 million people will be acutely food insecure.

The 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan estimates that by 2024, 7.1 million people in Mali will be in need of assistance, including 23 per cent of women and 54 per cent of children. Of these, 4.1 million will be covered by the humanitarian response.

The UN and partners need just over US$700 million to assist more than 4.1 million people across the country in 2024. These efforts will complement response activities implemented by national authorities. 

The humanitarian community will focus its efforts on strictly humanitarian needs aimed at saving lives and alleviating suffering for people affected by recurrent shocks, including violence and conflict, health emergencies, drought and floods, as well as improving inclusive, timely and adequate access to quality basic services for those affected in accordance with fundamental rights and standards.

Overview of the humanitarian response in Mali

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Population
23.7M
People in need
7.1M
People in Food Crisis/Emergency (IPC phase 3+)
715.4M
People in need
7.1M
People covered by assistance
4.1M
Total requirements
$701.6M
Total requirements
$701.6M
Funding total (USD)
32.3M 2024
Funding coverage (%)
4.61 2024

The Regional Humanitarian Fund for West and Central Africa (Mali)

Pledged amount (USD)
2.6M 2024
Paid amount (USD)
1.8M 2024

Resources

Mali

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Structures de la Coordination Civilo Militaire au Mali 2024

Qu’est-ce que c’est la UN CMCoord ? La coordination civilo-militaire (CMCoord) des Nations Unies représente le dialogue et l’interaction essentiels entre les acteurs civils et militaires dans les...

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  • UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Mali

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Mali: Humanitarian access constraints (January - December 2023)

Over the course of 2023, insecurity and criminal risks hindered access for humanitarian actors, who were increasingly exposed to the risk of being caught in the crossfire during hostilities, falling...

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  • UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Mali

Situation Report

Mali : Bulletin humanitaire, novembre 2023 - janvier 2024

FAITS SAILLANTS Environ 7,1 millions de personnes (un Malien sur trois) ont besoin d’aide humanitaire et de protection Le contexte humanitaire reste marqué par une crise complexe dérivant d’une...

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  • UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Funding for OCHA Mali

Total requirements (USD)
6.9M 2024
Opening balance (USD)
0 2024
Earmarked funding (USD)
182.1K 2024
Total (USD)
182.1K 2024