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+title: MALIBA-AI
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-# **MALIBA-AI**  
-*MALIBA-AI is a community-driven initiative aimed at building and popularizing an inclusive and innovative AI ecosystem in Mali.*  
+# MALIBA-AI
 
-## **Who We Are**  
-MALIBA-AI was founded by AI enthusiasts passionate about advancing technology to benefit Mali’s diverse linguistic and cultural heritage. Our mission is to develop AI tools and systems tailored to local needs, with a focus on empowering communities through research, education, and collaboration.  
+> *Advancing AI Innovation in Mali through Local Language Technologies*
 
-## **Our Objectives**  
-- **Build Solutions for Local Languages:** Develop AI technologies such as Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-to-Speech (TTS), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Machine Translation (MT) to preserve and promote Mali’s rich linguistic diversity.  
-- **Promote AI Education:** Provide a platform for intellectual exchange, learning, and skill development in AI and related fields such as Big Data and IoT.  
-- **Foster Innovation:** Work on real-world applications of AI that address local challenges, leveraging the power of Machine Learning and Computer Vision.  
+MALIBA-AI is a pioneering community initiative dedicated to developing open-source AI solutions that preserve and promote Mali's rich linguistic heritage while solving local challenges through technology.
 
-## **What We Do**  
-MALIBA-AI organizes:  
-- Conferences and meetups to share knowledge and insights.  
-- Workshops and hackathons to solve real-world problems.  
-- Certification training sessions to build expertise in AI and ML.  
-- Data collection and research projects on topics like NLP, Computer Vision, and more.  
+## 🎯 Mission
 
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+To build an inclusive AI ecosystem in Mali by developing open-source models in local languages, fostering innovation, and empowering communities through accessible AI education and research.
 
-## **MALIBA-AI Lab**  
-The MALIBA-AI Lab is the R&D arm of MALIBA-AI, focused on data collection, ML model design, and research. Our areas of interest include:  
-- **Natural Language Processing (NLP):** Creating ASR, TTS, and MT systems for Mali’s languages.  
-- **Computer Vision for Local Challenges:** Designing models to address issues like precision agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure development.  
-- **Machine Learning Applied to Health and Environment:** Building data-driven solutions for public health and sustainable development.  
+## 🔑 Core Initiatives
 
-Currently, our main focus is on NLP and Computer Vision while remaining open to new areas based on community interest.  
+### Local Language AI Development
+- Building ASR, TTS, and MT systems for Mali's indigenous languages
+- Developing specialized LLMs trained on local language datasets
+- Creating NLP tools for language preservation and documentation
 
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+### Community Building & Education
+- AI/ML workshops programs
+- Collaborative research projects
+- Open-source contribution opportunities
 
-## **Our Vision**  
-At MALIBA-AI, we believe that Artificial Intelligence can play a transformative role in Mali’s development. By focusing on local languages and unique challenges, we aim to empower communities, enhance digital inclusion, and create opportunities through AI.  
-- We envision a future where NLP enables seamless communication in Mali’s diverse languages.  
-- Computer Vision models will address real-world problems, from agriculture to urban planning.  
-- Our participatory approach ensures that AI development is open, inclusive, and impactful.  
 
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+## 🧪 Research Focus Areas
 
-## **Participatory Research and Open Science**  
-We embrace the philosophy of participatory research and open science, encouraging contributions from individuals across all fields. AI development in Mali thrives on collaboration, creativity, and shared knowledge.  
+### MALIBA-AI Lab
+Our research and development hub focuses on:
 
-*“Alone we go faster, but together we go further!”*  
+1. **Natural Language Processing**
+   - Speech recognition systems
+   - Neural machine translation
+   - Text-to-speech engines
+   - Language documentation tools
 
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+2. **Computer Vision**
+   - imaging analysis
+
+3. **Machine Learning Applications**
+   - Educational technology
+   - Digital accessibility
+
+## 🤝 Join Our Community
 
-## **Contact Us**  
-- **Email:** [your email address]  
-- **Website:** [your website if applicable]  
-- **Social Media:** [your social media handles]  
+MALIBA-AI thrives on collaboration and welcomes contributions from:
+- AI researchers and practitioners
+- Software developers
+- Linguists and language experts
+- Domain specialists
+- Students and enthusiasts
+
+## 📞 Connect With Us
+
+<!-- - 📧 Email: [email protected]
+- 🌐 Website: https://maliba-ai.org
+- 🐦 Twitter: @MalibaAI
+- 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/maliba-ai
+- 📱 Telegram: t.me/malibaai -->
+
+## 🤲 Support Us
+
+Help us build AI solutions for Mali:
+- Contribute to our projects
+- Share your expertise
+- Join our events
+- Spread the word
+
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-Join us in shaping the future of AI in Mali—one project, one language, and one solution at a time!
+*"Innovation through collaboration, impact through local action."*
 
+Licensed under [Apache License 2.0](LICENSE)
+Join us in shaping the future of AI in Mali—one project, one language, and one solution at a time!