Reflections of a Tostan staff member on a field mission
I have heard about the impact of Tostan’s work for many years now, and when I first started in January as the Dakar-based Communications Officer, I began to learn more about […]
Life After Fistula: Khady Sow’s Story
Photo: A woman learns about maternal health during the Community Empowerment Program. For 15 years, Khady Sow had been living with fistula. As a mother of five, she endured physical […]
Nyima Suwaneh is a community leader, designer, and change maker in The Gambia
Nyima Suwaneh lives by the common Tostan saying: “Put into practice what you learn.” She participated in our Community Empowerment Program (CEP) in Tinkinjo, The Gambia, from 2011 to 2013 and still […]
Youth Caravan in Matam, Senegal raises awareness of human rights
“It is not easy,” said Mr. Gueye, Prefect of Matam, Senegal, “but one day we will be able to stand up and say that we worked together and now the […]
Tostan Supervisor Kondiano Saa Michel shares how human rights education impacted his life and others in Guinea
The Forest Region of Guinea is the richest in terms of natural resources as a result of its long rainy season, during which fresh fruits, vegetables, and coffee are cultivated […]
Using Radio to Maximize Organized Diffusion
“Thanks for calling into the show. Can you tell us your name and where you’re from?” “Sure. My name is Seynabou Baldé, I’m from Saré Yoba Diéga. I’m on the […]
An intervillage meeting in Senegal reinforces how new knowledge can positively transform communities
On December 12, over 85 people from 15 different communities in northern Senegal were invited to discuss human rights and health related topics at an intervillage meeting funded by Radio […]
Gambian youth spread awareness of their rights and responsibilities during 5th annual Youth Caravan
Every year, hundreds of Gambian youth gather to share their commitment to human rights as they participate in the annual Youth Caravan and Forum organized by Tostan The Gambia. The […]
Building the Movement for FGC Abandonment through Theater
As Oumar Pam gesticulates with his arms and calls out instructions, he might be mistaken for a professional director instructing his actors in an upcoming production; the only things missing […]
Mauritanian facilitator Fatoumata Basse develops community’s skills along with her own
Since joining the Tostan team as a facilitator in 2007, Fatoumata Abdoulaye Basse has lived in and facilitated the full Community Empowerment Program (CEP) in two different villages in the […]