Who are we?

The Association was created in August 2010. It is based in Bamako, Mali. Short stature is a general term for people whose height is considerably below average compared to the height of their peers. According to various sources, short stature may be caused by over 200 different medical conditions. Throughout history, and also today, people with short stature may experience discrimination. People with short-stature are more likely to address educational, occupational and social challenges with good family support, social networks, advocacy groups and adaptive products.