Tostan's mission is to empower African communities to bring about sustainable development and positive social transformation based on respect for human rights. Since 1991 Tostan has brought its holistic 30-month education program to thousands of communities in nine African countries. We have been recognized by the international community for our groundbreaking work with villagers living in extreme poverty in remote areas.
Tostan means "breakthrough" in the West African language of Wolof.
