OUR MISSION

Resurrect to its rightful place the important contributions of Early African Scholars in the annals of world history...

Timbuktu Educational Foundation, Inc. (TEF) is a non-profit, non-political, educational institution founded for the purpose of preserving, restoring and disseminating the important intellectual contributions of the early African scholars from the famous Timbuktu Universities of Mali, West Africa... Read more

Musa Balde, Founder & President
Board of Directors & Advisors
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Preserve-a-Manuscript Campaign
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There are many opportunities to volunteer in our offices, and from a distance. Everyone has unique skills may be relevant to our work. Some areas for volunteering include organizing and promoting events, research, and fund-raising. To explore volunteer opportunities call us at 510-534-7798 or email us musa@timbuktufoundation.org

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As part of our awareness campaign, we give presentations to schools, college campuses, churches, community events...
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Timbuktu Educational Foundation

TIMBUKTU: The Untold Story
A Premier Documentary

Discover original footage of Timbuktu presented along a historical timeline:

- Ancient Manuscripts dating back to the 9th Centry, both from public and family collections

- Historic buildings of the Universty System of Timbuktu: Sankore, Sidi Yahya, & Djingeber

- Interviews with the residing scholars of Timbuktu and professors here in United States on the significance of the Timbuktu Manuscripts...

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

June 2007 "Back to Africa:  From Here to Timbuktu"...

Intro letter & Tour Costs
Detailed Itinerary

For more info, contact our Cultural Exchange Program Coordinator Ms Aiesha Bah aiesha@timbuktufoundation.org

LITERACY PROGRAM

The Timbuktu Literacy Program (TLP) is a community based, all encompassing culturally rich literacy program that can benefit the entire community. TLP’s main focus is on bringing together the student, teacher and parents. It is an important resource that can be embedded in training programs, basic instruction in schools and community centers; and provides internship and volunteer opportunities. The main goal of TLP is to improve the overall young individual intellectually, socially, morally and culturally. In addition, the program is focused on increasing the reading and math levels of students at the elementary level.

For more info, email musa@timbuktufoundation.org

CLASSES

Classical Arabic
West African Languages

For more information, call the Timbuktu Foundation offices.

(510) 534-7798 Office
(510) 534-3479 Fax