Tostan Launches the Cheikh Anta Diop Fellowship for Youth Leaders in Senegal
Tostan has launched the Cheikh Anta Diop Fellowship for Community Empowering Education, a six-month program designed to strengthen community engagement approaches led by youth organizations in Senegal. The fellowship targets […]
“Démb, Tey ak Ëllëg”— When Community Wisdom Transcends Generations
Thiès, Senegal —On November 10, 2025, the Tostan Training Center in Thiès hosted the Day of Memory and Transmission “Démb, Tey ak Ëllëg” a phrase in Wolof meaning “Yesterday, Today and […]
Digital violence in rural areas prompts cross-border action
On Tuesday, the Tostan Training Center hosted a mini panel under the ACT Project, funded by the European Commission and UN Women. Community leaders, women’s rights advocates, digital safety specialists, […]
Start With Community: The First Mile Of Sustainable Development
When I stepped into the role of CEO at Tostan, I did not come in with the illusion that I already understood its unique approach. On the contrary, both our […]
16 Days of Activism: Young Women in Rural Areas Particularly Exposed to Online Violence
Tostan highlights a reality that remains largely overlooked: online violence also affects rural communities, where prevention and support mechanisms are still poorly adapted to local realities.
Tostan and UNFPA Advance Digital Inclusion for Youth in Guinea-Bissau
Tostan and UNFPA launch a new partnership in Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau, expanding digital learning and leadership opportunities for rural youth.
In Loving Memory of Oureye Sall : A Fearless Champion for Human Rights
It is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude that we at Tostan share the passing of Oureye Sall, a beloved leader in the movement to uphold human rights
Tostan Program Boosts Education for Girls and Boys in Bafatá
Tostan’s education program in Xitole, Bafatá Region, is strengthening education and boosting school enrollment for girls and boys.
2024 Annual Report: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
Health and Wellbeing 28,000 children were vaccinated through CMC-led health campaigns, ensuring better protection and healthier futures. 132 communities publicly declared the abandonment of female genital cutting and child marriage. 824 […]
ECOWAS and German cooperation in partnership with Tostan to promote social cohesion in fragile regions of Benin
Dakar, December 18, 2024- Tostan and GIZ announce the launch in Benin of the project “Eco-systemic engagement for citizen-led peace and social cohesion”. Funded by the Fonds Régional de Stabilisation […]