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Clean water
Support wells and dependable access to clean water for communities that need it most.
One people. One purpose.
Our roots hold us. Our giving moves us forward.
Basano descendants are building a stronger future together—supporting clean water, education, families in need, and moments that call our community to serve.
Community-led Service with dignity Giving reminders by choice
Family. Support. Respect.
A global community connected by heritage and committed to meaningful service.
Where giving goes
Care that reaches real needs.
Our work follows the needs of the community—from long-term development to urgent seasonal relief.
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Education
Help students begin the school year with supplies, learning resources, and hope.
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Ramadan relief
Provide food and direct support to families during Ramadan and important holidays.
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Neighbors in need
Respond with dignity when elders, children, and families face urgent hardship.
Projects in action
Photos and videos from our work
Who we are
Heritage is what we carry forward.
Basano brings descendants together across Africa, North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Our community traces its heritage to the Mandé cultural world of West Africa and stays connected through family, village identity, service, and shared responsibility.
“Working together for a world free of poverty.”
Guided by faith, compassion, accountability, and respect for every person—regardless of gender, race, or religion.
One association, many regions
Connected globally. Organized locally.
Basano is the global association. Regional divisions help members organize programs, dues, meetings, and service close to where they live.
North America
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across North America.
South America
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across South America.
Europe
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across Europe.
Asia
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across Asia.
West Africa
Connecting village communities and associations across Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, and neighboring countries.
Central Africa
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across Central Africa.
East Africa
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across East Africa.
North Africa
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across North Africa.
Southern Africa
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across Southern Africa.
Africa-wide
Connect with Basano members, programs, meetings, and regional leadership across Africa-wide.
Global membership
Free registration and connection for the worldwide Basano community.
Membership
Stay close. Show up together.
Global membership is free. Regional associations may set their own dues and benefits. North America membership is $120 per year.
Global
Free
Worldwide connection and community updates.
North America
$120 / year
Regional membership dues. Payment collection will be connected next.
Europe and other regional dues will be added when each division confirms its amount.
Member libraryNever miss a moment to help.
Join once and choose whether Basano may send you campaign, Ramadan, event, and annual giving reminders.