The Evolution of My Perception of FGC
One of the first Wolof words I learned upon arriving in Senegal at the start of my year working for Tostan as a Regional Volunteer was teranga. Senegal is known […]
Maximizing the Impact: Communities Help Spread Information about Female Genital Cutting
It has been 11 months since the start of the Orchid Project’s partnership with Tostan social mobilization (SM) teams in Senegal which helps to raise awareness of the female genital […]
MDG 7: Mauritanian communities take action to halt desertification and build a healthy environment for all
Every day, community members across Africa are working towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In recognition of this year’s MDG week, we will be posting a story each day about […]
MDG 5: Maternal health matters in Murreh Kunda, The Gambia
Every day, community members across Africa are working towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In recognition of this year’s MDG week, we will be posting a story each day about […]
MDG 4: Reducing Child Mortality in Mali
Every day, community members across Africa are working towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In recognition of this year’s MDG week, we will be posting a story each day about […]
MDG 3: What empowered women in Somalia can achieve
Every day, community members across Africa are working towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In recognition of this year’s MDG week, we will be posting a story each day about […]
MDG 2: Learning about the importance of education in Guinea
Every day, community members across Africa are working towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In recognition of this year’s MDG week, we will be posting a story each day about […]
Sharing ideas, sharing responsibilities – Moises Samaké describes the Project Muso – Tostan partnership in Mali
Every Friday, we will share the story of a member of the Tostan team. The wide range of people who contribute to Tostan each bring with them a unique perspective […]
Facilitating innovation – Penda Mbaye’s journey at Tostan
Every Friday, we will share the story of a member of the Tostan team. The wide range of people who contribute to Tostan each bring with them a unique perspective […]
A Community’s Investment in Health Care Leads to Increased Services for Its Residents
For many rural communities in the Kolda region of southern Senegal, health services can only be accessed by traveling on foot, by bicycle, or by horse cart to the nearest […]