The Power of Community-Led Development: A Special Look at Mali

1 September 2016 | News

With a firm belief in dignity for all, Tostan implements programs across West Africa to support the most vulnerable communities in their quests for well-being and community development. Our flagship program, the Community Empowerment Program (CEP), is a three-year...

Nothing To Hide: Aissatou Mane’s Path To Fistula Recovery

23 May 2016 | News

May 23 is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. This year’s theme is “End Fistula Within A Generation.” You can join the conversation and help bring an end to this preventable condition by using the hashtag #FistulaDay. In many ways, Aissatou Mané is...

Solidarity Still Needed in Guinea for those Affected by Ebola

5 January 2016 | News

In December of 2013, a strange disease began to spread in a small village in Guinea, West Africa. It wasn’t until the 21st of March 2014 that this disease was identified as the Ebola virus. Just last month, two long years after it began, Guinea was finally declared...