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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
Official Documents & Endorsements

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Preserve-a-Manuscript Campaign
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Volunteer
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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Through the list we keep our broader network informed of important upcoming Timbuktu Educational Foundation events, presentations, preformances, trade shows, and media coverage...

Request a Presentation
As part of our awareness campaign, we give presentations to schools, college campuses, churches, community events...
For more info, email musa@timbuktufoundation.org


 

 


Timbuktu Productions

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

 
 

NEWS

"TIMBUKTU: From Young Students to Scholars: Methods of Teaching and Learning"
Feb 21 2004
Allen Temple Baptist Church
Oakland CA

From Detroit to Timbuktu: Education is a priority
Jan 31,2004
Wayne Community College
Detroit, Michigan

Teach Africa
Teacher training event on Saturday, October 11, 2003
Dominican University of California
International Diplomacy Council

Washington D.C.'s Smithsonian Folklife Festival
June/July 2003


Fresno City College Black History Month

Feb 2003


Timbuktu - Islamic African Center of Learning

Muslim Journal Oct 25, 2002 Issue


KPFA 94.1 Berkeley Interview
Africa Today - Walter Turner


“Reviving The Past For Future Success”
by Nimat Shaheed-Jacks
Sep 2002 Rotunda Building Oakland, CA Fundraising dinner

Inaugural Spelman College Africa Forum
Feb 2002 Atlanta, GA

 

NEWSLETTER

Volume 1 - Issue 1, Fall 2003
[PDF - Adobe Acrobat]

 

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