Press release: In Thiès, Tostan hosts an inaugural African gathering on Wellbeing
Thiès, November 22, 2023 – From the 29th of November to the 1st of December 2023, Tostan is hosting in Thiès, Senegal, a unique African gathering: The Wellbeing Summit Dakar-Thiès 2023.
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?
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.
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?
How to Include Tostan in Your Legacy
Join the movement to ensure the vital work of Tostan continues and to help spread our vision of Dignity For All. You can make this mission part of your legacy […]
[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.
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 motivated to become a […]