Visiting Mali June/July 2025 - Message from Nouhoum

Warm Greetings from Nouhoum!
Dear Friends and Partners,
I bring you heartfelt greetings and deep gratitude in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
From June 16 to July 9, I had the privilege of visiting Senegal and Mali—and thanks to your prayers and support, I traveled safely and returned home to Canada full of hope and encouragement.
I want to share some exciting updates and blessings with you from our school ministry in Mali:
1. A Strong School Year: Despite ongoing instability and the spread of terrorism across the country, we completed a successful 2024–2025 school year. We praise God for His protection and provision.
2. National Math Champion! One of our Grade 3 students, Awa Dembele, placed 1st in the entire country in the national math contest! What an incredible achievement—we are so proud of her!
3. Grade 9 Success: Out of 100 Grade 9 students, 67 passed the national exam and will be moving on to Grade 10 this fall. We’re so thankful for their hard work and determination.
4. Leadership Transition: We are excited to welcome our new school principal, Rev. Pastor Barnabas Daou, who will officially begin in January 2026. We look forward to the next chapter under his leadership.
5. Honoring Mr. Malle: A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Cheickna Ezekiel Malle, who has served faithfully as our principal since the school’s opening in February 2016. His leadership and devotion have been a blessing to the school, our students, and the ministry. May God richly reward him.
6. Time with Our Team: I had meaningful times of fellowship, prayer, and planning with our teachers and school leaders. Their commitment is truly inspiring.
7. New Classrooms Underway: Construction began two weeks ago on three new classrooms—a much-needed expansion to help us serve more students!
None of this would be possible without your generous support. Thank you for standing with us in prayer, finances, and encouragement. You are making a lasting difference in the lives of children in Mali.
Please continue to pray for:
Peace and stability in Mali
The continued growth of our school ministry
The timely completion and furnishing of the new classrooms by mid-August
Thank you once again for being part of what God is doing through Grace Between Nations Ministries.
Blessings to you and your family,
Nouhoum Coulibaly
Executive Director
Grace Between Nations Ministries

Grace Between Nations Ministries Canadian Board!

On October 6th the Canadian board met for a regular meeting.  Those who attended are shown in the photo.   Left to right:

  • Ruby Issac - Administrator
  • Eugene Yavtucovich - Board
  • Mark Lawrence - Board
  • David Bergeron - Accountant / Treasurer
  • Nouhoum Coulibaly - Executive Director
  • Karen McClelland - Board

Board members not in photo:  Agata Diamoutene, Courtney Yavtucovich, Harold Sawh, Andrew Scott

Nouhoum Coulibaly with children at the Mali School during his visit in 2023.

Our school in Mali has over 1000 students including a very large Kindergarten of +200.     Check out our new photos in the gallery taken during Nouhoum' recent visits to Mali.  We are currently expanding school facilities to meet continued demand.

 Photo Gallery 

  

With our rapid growth we are in need of funding for continued construction & operating costs.  Thank you so much for your continued generous support in prayers and finances for our work in Mali.    


Short Malian School Video (Feb 2021)

Welcome!

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.  Luke 4:18


About our Ministry

Grace Between Nations Ministries is an interdenominational and holistic Christian organization existing to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ around the world from Toronto to Timbuktu. 

Our vision is to provide a means for God’s children to share their grace in Christ with other nations around the world.  We and our partners seek to exercise our spiritual gifts of preaching, teaching, and healing for the glory of God.

Our Ministry Promotional Video


Kindergarten

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom

of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

 

We are reaching the young children of Mali with the message of Jesus Christ who loves them. Our prayer is that from kindergarten to eventually grade 9 and as of Oct 2017; these children will learn how to read and write. Our main vision is to see Christ shape the lives of these young Malian children in San, Mali into men and women of Character, Competence and Success for God and God's people.

Rev. Pastor Timothy Coulibaly School

We give praises and thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ for allowing us to achieve our mission goals.    With investments in new classrooms we are so excited, and blessed, that our enrollment is up for the new school year that started Oct 3/22.  Our school now has a total 960 students, as of Oct 12/22, and goes from Kindergarten to Grade 9:

  • 156 in Kindergarten
  • 617 in Grade 1  - 6      
  • 187 in Grade 7 - 9

We thank you for your faithful and ongoing support in prayers and finances.


Christian Education

It is not uncommon for evangelism to take place in communities where less than 50% of the population can read and write.  Christian education can help those populations to better direct the future of their own community and country.

 

Many Malian kids do not have access to formal education. Consequently, the country continues to suffer the darkness of illiteracy and poverty in all its angles.  GBNM, with its partners, is committed to play its role in this crucial domain of education in Mali so that other kids could have the joy of learning to read and write. In doing so, we will create an opportunity to not only glorify the name of the Lord in Mali, but we will also contribute to fight poverty.

Health Care

Jesus healed the sick and even touched the dead as part of His earthly ministry.  Under His example, Christians are likewise called to bring physical, mental, and emotional healing to others in need.  Accordingly, GBNM will establish local healthcare facilities to serve as a focal point and a resource for the provision of healthcare services.