Apr 28, 2026 | Stories
This short overview highlights Tostan’s Reinforcement of Parental Practices education module and the impact it has on preparing young children for school and for life.
Apr 28, 2026 | Stories
In Karantaba Tabokoto, a village tucked into the far eastern corner of The Gambia, life has always been defined by resilience. The dry season brings dust and scarcity, the rains bring renewal, and for generations, women like Sanna Sisawo have carried the weight of...
Mar 6, 2026 | Stories
In southern Senegal, Daga Baldé has become a passionate advocate for girls’ and women’s education. Denied the opportunity to complete her own education when she was younger, Daga is now on a mission to ensure that children in her community can stay in school. Daga...
Mar 6, 2026 | Stories
In Quinara, a woman stands before her community, ledger in hand. She chairs the meeting of the Community Management Committee (CMC), guiding decisions on repairing a water pump and improving a classroom. Each transaction is read aloud, line by line, for all to hear....
Mar 6, 2026 | Stories
PIRADA, Guinea-Bissau — Fatimata Madina Baldé was still a student when her family arranged her marriage. In Pirada, where expectations for girls often narrow early, the decision marked a clear break. School stopped. Plans were put aside. “I regretted leaving school,”...
Feb 6, 2026 | Stories
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” -African proverb This International Development Week, we are celebrating the power of partnership. At Tostan, lasting prosperity doesn’t come from solutions imposed from the outside;...
