Our Foundation
A foundation rooted in Faladie, Mali — driven by basketball, guided by faith, and committed to helping the kids who need it most.
The Keba Keita Mali Foundation uses the power of basketball to improve lives in Mali. Starting with donations of shoes and sports gear, we run camps, support families, and work toward building lasting infrastructure — a school and a hospital — for communities that have long gone without.
A Mali where every child — regardless of circumstances — has access to sport, education, healthcare, and the belief that their life can be something extraordinary. We started with basketball shoes. We won't stop until we've built schools and hospitals.
we invest in people, not just projects
transparent, honest use of every donation
we give people tools, not dependency
we never forget where we came from
Collecting gently used basketball shoes, sneakers, and clothing to ship directly to children in Mali who lack basic athletic gear.
Running structured basketball camps in Keba's hometown of Faladie, providing coaching, mentorship, and real opportunities for local youth.
Providing direct assistance to single mothers and families in need because a supported family is the foundation of a thriving community.
A deeply personal goal supporting the blind school Keba attended as a child in Mali, ensuring future students have the resources they need.
Working toward constructing a school in Mali so local children can access quality education without traveling far from home.
Many communities in Mali lack access to proper medical care. Our long-term goal is to build a hospital to serve those in the greatest need.
Every dollar goes directly to the kids in Mali.