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 # MALIBA-AI
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 **Empowering Mali's Future Through Community-Driven AI Innovation**
 
-MALIBA-AI is a free and independent community initiative uniting enthusiasts, engineers, linguists, researchers, and students to develop open-source AI solutions that democratize technology access across Mali's diverse linguistic landscape.
+MALIBA-AI is a bold, independent community leveraging open-source AI to bridge the digital divide and empower Mali's linguistic communities. We are uniting engineers, linguists, researchers, and students to create novel language technologies—democratizing technology access for every Malian.
 
 ## Our Vision
-To create an inclusive, independent technological ecosystem where no Malian is left behind by technological advances, regardless of their educational background or linguistic preferences.
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+An inclusive, independent technological ecosystem which includes *all* Malian communities, regardless of educational or linguistic background, to preserve culture, enhance education, and drive economic growth for the country.
 
 ## Our Mission
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 To drive technological advancement in Mali through:
-- Building a dynamic, collaborative community of AI innovators
-- Developing open-source models tailored to local needs
-- Ensuring technological accessibility across all Malian languages
-- Fostering independence and local innovation
-- Sharing knowledge and methodologies openly
+- Building a dynamic and collaborative innovation ecosystem including input from AI experts, engineers, and local voices shape Mali's future together
+- Developing open-source language models informed by local Mali community needs
+- Ensuring equal access to technology by integrating all Malian languages
+- Fostering local AI education so Malians can lead their own technological future
+- Sharing breakthroughs openly to ensure innovation is for *all*
 
 ## Core Initiatives
 
 ### 1. Language Technology Development
-- **Foundation Models:** Create and deploy large language models specifically trained for Malian languages
-- **Speech Technologies:** Develop speech recognition and synthesis systems for local languages
-- **Translation Systems:** Build neural machine translation models connecting Mali's languages
-- **Dataset Creation:** Curate comprehensive datasets for all Malian languages
-- **Documentation:** Preserve linguistic heritage through detailed documentation
-- **Methodology Sharing:** Publish approaches and techniques following open science principles
+- **Foundation Models:** Create, Train, and Deploy AI models tailored to Malian languages
+- **Speech Technologies:** Develop speech recognition and synthesis systems for local dialects
+- **Translation Systems:** Build neural machine translation models to enable seamless communication across Mali's diverse languages
+- **Dataset Creation:** Curate comprehensive, high-quality datasets for all Malian languages
+- **Documentation:** Preserve Mali's rich linguistic heritage through detailed documentation
+- **Methodology Sharing:** Publish all approaches and techniques following open science principles
 
 ### 2. Community Empowerment
-- **Open Collaboration:** Foster a space for innovation free from external influence
+- **Open Collaboration:** Foster a space for innovation free from external influence and bias
 - **Knowledge Exchange:** Facilitate learning and sharing between community members
-- **Inclusive Development:** Ensure solutions benefit all Malians, regardless of background
+- **Inclusive Development:** AI solutions built with direct input from Malian communities of different backgrounds
 - **Research Publication:** Share findings, models, and datasets with the global community
-- **Capacity Building:** Develop local expertise in AI and language technologies
+- **Capacity Building:** Develop local expertise in AI and language technologies to empower Malians to take ownership of Mali's technological development
 
 ### 3. Practical Applications
-- **Local Solutions:** Create applications addressing specific Malian challenges
-- **Educational Tools:** Develop resources for learning in local languages
-- **Accessibility Solutions:** Ensure technology reaches all community members
-- **Integration Tools:** Build software connecting traditional and modern practices
+- **Local Solutions:** Create applications addressing specific Malian challenges faced by language barriers 
+- **Educational Tools:** Develop resources to teach Mali's dialects in order to preserve heritage languages
+- **Accessibility Solutions:** Ensure AI technology reaches Mali's communities
+- **Integration Tools:** Build software connecting traditional and modern practices to engage with all levels of tech literacy
 
 ## Join Our Community
 
 ### Who We Need
 - **AI/ML Practitioners:** Contribute to model development and training
 - **Software Engineers:** Build practical applications and tools
-- **Language Experts:** Guide linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance
-- **Community Members:** Share insights about local needs and usage
+- **Language Experts:** Guide linguistic accuracy and cultural preservation
+- **Community Members:** Share insights about local needs and challenges
 - **Enthusiasts:** Learn and contribute to technological advancement
 
 ### How to Contribute
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 - **Solution Development:** Create applications serving local needs
 - **Research Collaboration:** Participate in methodology development and documentation
 
-> **No Malian Left Behind**
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+> **"No Malian Left Behind"**
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 Join MALIBA-AI in building a future where technology serves every Malian, in every language, through the power of community-driven innovation!