In 2024, the humanitarian situation in Mali remains volatile. Millions of people urgently require humanitarian aid due to violence, forced displacement, poverty and significant barriers to accessing basic services, such as health and education, compounded by the impacts of climate change. According to the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), $US701.6 million is required to meet the humanitarian needs of 7.1 million people.

The crisis stems from persistent political, security and socioeconomic turmoil that began in 2012 and continues to escalate; large parts of the country are under the control of non-state armed groups (NSAGs). Frequent clashes between these groups and government forces severely hinders access to populations in need. Humanitarian efforts are further challenged by insufficient funding and difficulties reaching affected communities trapped in conflict zones.