FGC? FGM? Female circumcision? Why language matters in helping communities abandon harmful practices
This Friday, February 6, marks the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Abandonment of Female Genital Cutting (FGC). It’s a day to celebrate communities around the world that have […]
Imam Modou Laye Ndao Leads Community Change in Ending Violence Against Children
When Imam Modou Laye Ndao first heard about Tostan’s program to bring education on human rights, gender roles, governance, health, literacy, environmental issues and problem solving skills to his community, […]
Concluding the Year on a High Note: Communities Share Knowledge on Peace and Security and Gender-Based Violence
On the final day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, on December 10th 2014, 39 communities from the regions of Kolda, Ziguinchor and Sedhiou, who […]
Fistula Camps in Southern Senegal Provide Medical and Social Support for Women and Their Communities
Following the successful launch of the Zero Fistula Project and the first repair surgery camp held back in September—where 14 women were successfully treated and 20 received consultations–two more camps […]
Sintcham Laubé and Saré Bacar Host Intervillage Meetings (IVMs) and Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls
On November 25, the international community began the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. As a contribution to this global effort, Tostan organized a set of intervillage meetings in […]
121 Communities in Velingara-Ferlo Publicly Declare Abandonment of FGC and Child/forced Marriage
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in the remote village of Velingara Ferlo, 121 communities from the department of Ranerou in Northern Senegal publicly declared to abandon female genital cutting […]
Portrait of a Community Making a Declaration: Velingara Ferlo
Velingara Ferlo is a community located in the Matam region of Northern Senegal. The village was founded in 1939 and has seven neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has a chief who reports […]
Oxford Student Combines His Love of Sport with Interest in Global Development
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 […]
Gambian Youth take part in 7th Annual Youth Caravan to Share Knowledge on Human Rights
Tostan’s Youth Caravans in The Gambia give young people the opportunity to share human rights knowledge from Tostan’s Community Empowerment Program (CEP) with community members. From November 24th to […]
Youth advocating the end of violence against women & girls
From November 23rd to the 26th, 14 students aged 14 to 15 years old from the Collège (middle school) of Velingara, in Northern Senegal, took part in an awareness-raising youth […]