The Dakar Declaration for a United Nations Ban on FGC
The Inter-parliamentary Conference on Female Genital Cutting (FGC) took place in Dakar, Senegal on May 3-4. The gathering of African and international leaders presented an opportunity to reflect upon past […]
NEW VIDEO: Tostan's Peace and Security Project Launch
This video of Tostan’s Peace and Security Project launch, made by Dakar Communications Assistant Alisa Hamilton, highlights the perspectives of Odile Tening, Project Manager at Gorée Institute; Mory Camara, Tostan […]
The Tambadjiro Association and Social Mobilization
Social mobilization, spreading awareness of important issues through social networks, is exemplified in the activities of the Tambadjiro Association which met in April in Yeumbeul, an area just outside of Dakar. The […]
Mother's Day Spotlight: Coumba Diouf, A Dynamic Community Leader
Each Mother’s Day, we at Tostan celebrate the power of women in our partner communities by highlighting the story of one remarkable woman who is making an impact in her […]
The Inter-parliamentary Conference on Female Genital Cutting (FGC): An Opportunity for Collective Action
The Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Female Genital Cutting (FGC), to be held at the Conseil Economique et Social in Dakar, Senegal May 3-4, presents an opportunity for African leaders and government […]
Community Management Committee Encourages Income Generating Activities through Fabric Dyeing Session
Our year-end fundraising campaign concludes today. Throughout this campaign, we have been highlighting different stories from Community Management Committees (CMCs) – democratically selected groups in each community trained in project development and […]
Portrait of a Leader: Madame Dembele Mariam Touré
When Madame Dembele Mariam Touré took the Sotrama last week, something unexpected happened. Sotramas are hollowed out green vans that serve as Mali’s public transportation system. They are usually operated […]
Africa-Middle East Microcredit Summit
Cody Donahue, Tostan’s Coordinator of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning reports from Nairobi, Kenya on the Africa-Middle East Microcredit Summit. In attendance at last week’s Microcredit Summit was Cheikh Diouf, […]
Community Management Committees Encourage Education for All Community Members in Guinea
Our year-end fundraising campaign is going strong! This year, The Greenbaum Foundation will match every gift received, which means your impact will be instantly DOUBLED! As a part of our […]
Portrait of a Leader: Mbamata "Fatou" Jawneh
‘‘When I meet with a challenge that is when I have more courage to continue…’’ Mbamata Jawneh is a leader. Individual by individual, village by village, Mbamata is working towards […]