Kalan Ni Yiriwa
Educate & Develop
WE ARE CHANGE MAKERS
A vibrant community of 105+ learners in Bamako practicing English every Saturday — from pupils and students to professionals.
Every Saturday • 09h00–12h00
ACI 2000 / Hamdallaye, Bamako, Mali
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Kalan ni Yiriwa 🇲🇱
105+
Members
Nov 2022
Founded
MECC
Member
105+ Members
Active & growing
Founded 2022
Nov 23, 2022
Weekly Sessions
Every Saturday
Community Driven
We are Changemakers
A hope born from community
"We decided to create a hope — a hope for them, a hope for the society, a hope for anyone willing to learn English. That is why we named our club Big-Hope-Mali."
Before becoming a formal club, Big-Hope-Mali was an informal association — friends collaborating daily, self-training on school subjects, chatting in English whenever they met. Most could not hold conversations; they had the will to learn but lacked the means.
On November 23, 2022, the group held its first formal session and officially became a club — driven entirely by community need and collective consensus. The early sessions were held at night in the founder's home yard, bringing together a dedicated group of learners under the stars.
Motto / Devise
"We are Changemakers"
Nous sommes des agents de changement
Anw Ye Yelema Kebakaw Deye
11 → 105+
Members in under 2 years
Membres en moins de 2 ans
Cours Modernes Privés Bilingues Amaou Sow
Lafiabougou, Bamako, Mali
Every Saturday / Chaque Samedi
What happens at our sessions
Each Saturday session (09h00–12h00) follows a structured yet engaging format designed for intermediate to advanced learners.
Opening & Introduction
5 min — All members open the session together with an inclusive spiritual moment, setting a focused and respectful tone for everyone.
Hot Seat
20 min — A member takes the hot seat and answers rapid-fire questions in English, building confidence and fluency.
Expression & Vocabulary
15 min — Targeted vocabulary building and expression practice for real-world English communication.
Interpretation
30 min — Deep discussion on a topic. This week: "Is stepping out of your comfort zone essential for growth?"
Dictation
15 min — Listening and writing practice to sharpen spelling, comprehension, and attention to detail.
Break
5 min — A short refreshing break to recharge before the second half of the session.
Grammar
30 min — Interactive grammar lessons where every member contributes — learning rules through practice and peer discussion.
Game
15 min — Engaging English language games that make learning fun and reinforce vocabulary and grammar.
Reminding & Closing
25 min — Reminders and announcements (15 min), then Closing & Family Pictures led by Chairman Setigui Famakan DEMBELE (10 min). The session closes with an inclusive moment of reflection shared by all.
Real moments, real community
Every Saturday we gather, learn, and grow together. These are our stories.
First Session — Nov 23, 2022
Founding EraPhoto coming soon
Founding Members at Lafiabougou
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MECC Visit — Nov 30, 2022
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Early Club Sessions 2022
Founding EraPhoto coming soon
Saturday Session — Family Photo
Recent SessionsPhoto coming soon
Hot Seat Activity
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📸 Photos from our sessions coming soon — every Saturday at ACI 2000 / Hamdallaye, Bamako
Two ways to learn with us
Whether you join our community sessions or prefer personalized coaching, we have a path for you.
Community Saturday Sessions
Open to all English learners. All 105+ members are part of the club — some attend in-person weekly Saturday sessions, and all participate through WhatsApp and online activities.
Intermediate → Low-Advanced
Every Saturday, 09h00–12h00
ACI 2000 / Hamdallaye, Bamako
- Hot Seat, Expression & Vocabulary
- Interpretation & Debate
- Dictation & Grammar
- Games & Group Activities
- Family Photo Tradition
- 105+ members — all connected via WhatsApp & online activities
🤝 Offered through our partner: Denmisew ka Gneta (affiliated private company)
Personalized English Coaching
Offered through our partner Denmisew Ka Gneta, this coaching is led by people who have actually lived in and spoken English in the United States. They teach English the way it is really spoken — naturally, without mental translation barriers or grammar drills. The learning is immersive and conversational, the way a child naturally acquires a language.
- Coached by people who have lived & spoken English in the United States — real, natural English as it is actually spoken
- Immersive & conversational — the way a child naturally acquires a language, no mental translation, no grammar drills
- Coaches who have never been to the US must be highly experienced, fluent, and excellent English speakers — completely free from translation barriers
- Personalized program targeting your specific English weaknesses
- 1-on-1, 2-on-1, or 3-on-1 — flexible formats, low-stress environment
Guided by passion, driven by community
Big-Hope-Mali is a collective initiative — not self-appointed leadership, but a community that chose to build something meaningful together.
Mahamadou Kane
Founder & Academic Director
Mahamadou Kane founded Big-Hope-Mali driven by a lifelong commitment to English education and community development. A Fulbright Scholar and MBA graduate of the University of Florida, he holds a TOEFL certification and an English Teaching Certificate from Arizona State University (US Dept. of State). A certified English instructor, he is now back in Bamako and actively working to expand the club's impact at every level.
Setigui Famakan DEMBELE
President & Chairman
Setigui Famakan DEMBELE is a Civil Servant and Foreign Affairs Counsellor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. A graduate of the National Administration School of Mali (ENA) with a Master's in International Public Law, he has received diplomatic training internationally — including seminars in Turkey, India, and Belgium. As President & Chairman of Big-Hope-Mali, he presides over weekly Saturday sessions and closes every session with the beloved family photo tradition.
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Mamadou FADIGA
Vice President
Mamadou FADIGA is a Web & Mobile Developer certified by Orange Digital Center and a Computer Science teacher at multiple high schools. He also teaches Biology, Physics, and Chemistry at the secondary school level in Bamako. Holder of a License in Computer Science Management from ESCAE (École Spéciale de Commerce d'Administration et de l'Entrepreneuriat), he brings technical expertise and a deep commitment to education to the club's leadership. As Vice President, he supports all club operations and serves as the club's digital backbone.
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