Areas of Impact
Tostan’s African-inspired education program empowers communities to shape their own futures.
With knowledge, skills, and collective confidence, women, men, and youth are driving lasting change in their communities.
Good Governance
30K+
Women have been selected for leadership positions in their communities, with many running for public office.
Social Transformation
10,324
Commmunities have publicly declared abandonment of Female Genital Cutting and Child marriage.
Human Development
81,326
New business opportunities created through Community Development Grants
Impact Stories
Before, I could barely provide. Now, I can send my kids to school with pride.
In Karantaba Tabokoto, a village tucked into the far eastern corner of The Gambia, life has always been defined by resilience. The dry season brings dust and scarcity, the rains bring renewal, and for generations, women like Sanna Sisawo have carried the weight of keeping their families afloat. Sanna, a mother of five, once ran a tiny food stand with