After years of hardship and attempts to migrate, Faly returned to his village in Guinea-Bissau—and found a new path forward. With support from Tostan’s education program, he’s now building a better future for himself and creating opportunities for others. Faly is one...
Author: Kelsey McFarlane Date: November 30, 2024 I was fortunate enough to represent my family and travel with Tostan Canada to Senegal and The Gambia this past November. This was my first time in Africa, and I thought Tostan did an outstanding job of showing us both...
A Partnership for Change: Pathy Family Foundation’s Enduring Support for Tostan “The Pathy Family Foundation has been a proud supporter of Tostan Canada for 15 years for two distinct and equally important reasons: First, the quality and evolution of their social...
By Bineta Ba Director, Partnerships and International Development Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation, Quebec, Canada It was a great pleasure to accept Tostan’s invitation to attend the “Hearth Summit,” an event held from October 7 to 9, 2024, in...
By Dominique Chauvet-Staco For over 30 years, Tostan has been empowering communities across West Africa to lead their own development. As a result, thousands of villages have voluntarily abandoned harmful practices through its unique, human rights-based approach....
Discover the inspiring journey of Mame Diarra Nah Traoré in this powerful video showcasing Tostan’s Community Empowerment Program (CEP) in Mali. Watch as Mame, starting as a member of the Community Management Committee, rises to become a municipal councilor,...
