Our Partners & Collaborators
Building bridges with organizations that share our vision for education and community development in Mali.
"awn ka Mali" — together for our country, together for our future
Our current partners
These organizations actively support the Big-Hope-Mali mission.
MECC — Malian English Clubs Council
Official🏆 Founding PartnerFounding & Coordinating Partner
MECC (Malian English Clubs Council) is our #1 official and founding partner. They formalized the creation of Big-Hope-Mali, coordinate all English clubs across Mali, and serve as the national authority for English club activities. Big-Hope-Mali is proudly one of the top clubs in the MECC network — after participating in the MECC 2nd Club Debate, our club was among the winning teams. MECC and Big-Hope-Mali collaborate on everything, and this partnership is the cornerstone of our club's legitimacy and growth.
🌐 https://malienglishclubs.orgCours Modernes Privés Bilingues Amaou Sow
OfficialHost Institution
Our official host school in ACI 2000 / Hamdallaye, Bamako. This renowned bilingual private school (elementary through high school) has welcomed Big-Hope-Mali since June 2024, providing a professional learning environment for our Saturday sessions.
DJIGUI-BA-MALI Association
OfficialFounding Association
The founding association from which Big-Hope-Mali English Club was born. DJIGUI-BA-MALI (meaning "Big Hope" in Bambara — our language, our roots) has been the backbone of our community since before the club's formal establishment in November 2022.
Denmisew ka Gneta
Official🤝 Tutoring AffiliateEntrepreneurial Partner & Private Tutoring Affiliate
Denmisew ka Gneta is our affiliated partner providing the club's private immersive English coaching pathway. Through this partnership, members who want to go further in English can access personalized one-on-one coaching — immersive and conversational, the way English is really spoken — keeping the club's mission of English growth at the center.
Partnerships being developed
These organizations represent collaborations currently being formalized to amplify our impact.
University of Florida — English Language Institute (ELI)
Academic Partnership — In Development
The University of Florida's English Language Institute (ELI) is a world-class English language program. Our founder, Mahamadou Kane, is a UF Fulbright Scholar and ELI alumnus who completed the highest level of the ELI program. He holds certificates from UF ELI and has an established relationship and network with the institute — including participation in outdoor activities, weekend events, and language assistant roles alongside the formal curriculum. A formal partnership with UF ELI is actively in development and will open doors to academic resources, curriculum collaboration, and international exchange opportunities for Big-Hope-Mali members.
Orange Digital Center Mali
Technology & Training Partner — In Development
A leading digital training center in Mali. Our VP Mamadou FADIGA is an Orange Digital Center certified developer. A formal partnership would enable digital skills workshops alongside English learning.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation — Mali
Government & Diplomatic Partner — In Development
Our President Setigui Famakan DEMBELE serves as a Foreign Affairs Counsellor at this ministry. A formal partnership would open doors to diplomatic English training and international exchange programs.
US Embassy Bamako / American Corner
Cultural & Educational Partner — In Development
The US Embassy's American Corner program supports English language learning across Mali. A partnership would provide access to resources, guest speakers, and potential exchange opportunities for our members.
Yiriwa — Let's grow together
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