News & Stories
“Tostan taught us with a lot of patience and love”: Sene’s story from Guinea Bissau
Despite notable efforts by the Guinea Bissau Government and development partners, communities continue to face a complex set of challenges in the health, education, economic, environmental sectors and in activities related to the exercise of their citizenship.
Webinar: How can partnerships elevate evidence-based approaches for community-led development?
On Thursday 5th October, 2023, Tostan hosted a globally reaching webinar in partnership to ask: How can partnerships elevate evidence-based approaches for community-led development?
Gambia: Stories from the Field
Tostan’s Chief Partnerships Officer Carina Ndiaye visited communities across Gambia in 2023 as part of joining the organization and learning from our grassroots partners. Here, in a love letter to the county, Carina shares how she was surprised, awe-struck and heartened by the lessons and stories shared by community leaders along the way.
Wellbeing in West Africa: How We Gather Together
Tostan’s Chief Partnerships Officer Carina Ndiaye shares how the African Regional Wellbeing Summit Dakar-Thiès 2023 is emerging from the ways of seeing and belonging experienced in West Africa.
In Médina Yoro Foulah, local authorities commit to children’s well-being
On Tuesday August 29, 2023, the administrative and local authorities of the Médina Yoro Foulah department organized a departmental day to confirm the commitment of the department’s local authorities to the well-being and protection of children.
Community partners lead project launch in Guinea-Bissau with Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development
The FRSD is a programme that seeks to strengthen the ECOWAS member states to preemptively react to crises, implement sustainability measures, and improve people’s resilience. This Project is commissioned and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ and KFW.
How can we work in partnership with communities to improve their well-being? Tostan’s days of community understanding
From tarmac roads to dusty tracks dotted on either side of the lush countryside that comes alive with the first rains, it was a long journey to take part in the Journées d’Entente Communautaire (Community Understanding Days).
Celeste Barone Named to Tostan Board of Directors
Tostan, a leading non-profit organization supporting community-led breakthroughs in Africa is pleased to announce that Celeste R. Barone has joined their board of directors. Barone is a co-founder of 4Pines Fund Services, LLC and serves as President and Chief Client Officer.
Webinar: How Do Partnerships Move the Needle Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa?
On Thursday 9th February, 2023, Tostan hosted a globally reaching webinar in partnership with Catalyst 2030 to ask: How do partnerships move the needle towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa?
A Letter from our CEO: 2022 was a Year of Celebration, Reflection and Preparation
2023 has well and truly begun here at Tostan. Before we look ahead to the rest of the year, however, we want to thank you – Tostan’s partners and allies – for your unwavering support in 2022.
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[GAMBIA] Public Declaration to Abandon Female Genital Cutting and Child Marriage in Kuntaur Fula Kunda
Congratulations to the 72 communities who gathered in Kuntaur Fula Kunda, Central River Region in Gambia, this week to publicly declare their decision to abandon female genital cutting (FGC) and child marriage.
Social Change Leadership: Edrisa Keita
Interview with Edrisa Keita, National Coordinator, Tostan Gambia Good leadership takes many forms. Community-led development for improved well-being...
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[SENEGAL] Public Declaration to Abandon Female Genital Cutting and Child Marriage in Sansamba
Community leaders representing 50 communities in the District of Vélingara Ferlo, Senegal, gathered to announce their collective decision to abandon the practices of Female Genital Cutting and Child Marriage.
Women in Leadership: Kelly Baxter
Interview with Kelly Baxter, Tostan Board Chair & Board Member of Tostan Canada What motivated you to become a leader? I don’t think I was ever...
