Scientology Group in Mali, in western Africa, celebrates its second
anniversary.

05.22.2009 The Scientology group of Mali, known as the Maliane
Association, marked its second anniversary last week with a gala celebration
of the theme Opening the Doors to Knowledge.

Two hundred guests joined the 30 members of the Maliane Association in an
event that featured speeches, music, and a presentation on the life of
philosopher, humanitarian, and Scientology Founder, L. Ron Hubbard.

Begun in 2007 by French Scientologist, Catherine Remise, the association has
the mission of bringing practical tools, developed by Mr. Hubbard, to the
French-speaking people of the region. By doing so, they aim to provide not
only personal betterment but also a resolution to some of the most
undesirable social situations in western Africa.

Poverty is a fact of life in Mali, where the average workers salary is
$1,200 a year. In fact, Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world.
And with a literacy rate of just over 46% despite mandated universal
education, an effective approach to study is essential if the countrys
youth are to gain the skills they need to survive. For this reason, the
Maliane Association has been providing training in study technology, a
secular application of the works of L. Ron Hubbard, to individuals, groups,
and schools at all levels, in Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali.
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