Training supervisors to lead and empower communities in The Gambia
The role of a Tostan supervisor is to act as the key link between the National Coordinator and the facilitator who leads the Community Empowerment Program (CEP) class sessions in communities. Most importantly, they […]
Members of the CMC Federation of Koba-Bouramaya in Guinea gather to promote sustainability in the region
At the end of Tostan’s three-year Community Empowerment Program (CEP), a Community Management Committee (CMC) is created in each Tostan partner community, to ensure the sustainability of the program. Each […]
An early childhood development training for students prepares teens to become quality parents and citizens
While many Senegalese schools were quiet and empty during spring vacation, Tostan’s regional office in Kaolack was noticeably more lively and bustling with activity. This was due to the fact […]
“We have become agents of development in our community”: the village of Saré Wallom plants a garden to generate community funds
When I was invited by one of the Tostan supervisors to visit a garden in a nearby Tostan partner community, I was not expecting what awaited me in Saré Wallom. […]
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 […]
Making reintegration easier by supporting former detainees
Without relevant skills and knowledge, a former detainee’s experience reintegrating back into society can be a challenging and discouraging one. Tostan’s Prison Project aims to better prepare detainees for this […]
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 […]
Communities in Senegal build financial stability through Community Development Grants
Participants in our Community Empowerment Program (CEP) not only learn about their human rights and health, but also develop literacy, numeracy, and project management skills during CEP class sessions. Over […]
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 […]
A shoemaking training in Senegal helps youth detainees gain skills for the future
As part of Tostan’s Prison Project, inmates at five prisons in Senegal participate in an adapted version of the Community Empowerment Program (CEP). During class sessions they learn about their […]