Tostan in Action
From left to right, Molly Melching, Demba Diawara and Isatou Baldeh (author) I first heard about Tostan in a class I took in college called “Women Culture and Development” where […]
Outstanding Supporter: Anna's Friends Organize Pop-Up Shop to Raise Funds for Tostan
Tostan supporters play an integral role in building momentum for our community-led development programs. Our Outstanding Supporter Blog Series highlights their creative efforts to inspire support for Tostan in their communities. It […]
Keinti Coulibaly shares her journey to economic empowerment
Keinti Coulibaly, a Community Empowerment Program (CEP) participant, works at the weekly regional market in Sirakorola, Mali, where she cooks small bean and dough pastry snacks, selling them nearly […]
Part II: Orchid Project staffer recounts eye-opening experience with Tostan Training Center
Lucy Walker, Orchid Project’s Knowledge and Programs Coordinator, spent two weeks in Senegal participating in the pilot of the Tostan Training Center (TTC). Below is part two of a five-part blog series: […]
The Ebola Epidemic — One Year In
It’s not over yet…but Tostan’s awareness and education initiatives are helping stabilize the situation in West Africa. This past March marked one year since the beginning of the deadliest Ebola […]
Orchid Project staffer explores Tostan's new Training Center in Thies, Senegal
Gerry Mackie talks with Tostan Training Center participants about community wellbeing. Lucy Walker, Orchid Project’s Knowledge and Programs Coordinator, spent two weeks in Senegal participating in the pilot of […]
African Higher Education Summit: Human rights are foundational to development in Africa
“No one is born a good citizen or a good democrat or a good leader; it takes time, and education.” Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations, at […]
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Organization Overview Tostan is an international nonprofit organization headquartered in Dakar, Senegal and currently operating in six African countries. Our vision is human dignity for all. Our mission is to […]
Kathy LeMay’s “Transformation in 2015” – Excerpts
Kathy LeMay is the founder, president and CEO of Raising Change, an organization that “transforms philanthropy and giving.” Kathy recently visited Tostan in Senegal. She has since shared her thoughts […]
Religious leaders come together to advocate for positive early childhood development practices and non-violent education
For the past year and a half, Tostan has been actively partnering with religious leaders in Senegal to discuss improving the well-being and development of children. As religious leaders play […]