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,...
By Gail Kaneb I was raised in a close family. We weren’t wealthy, but my parents constantly worked to make a difference. They chaired service clubs, led huge regional fundraising drives for leukemia and local drives to build our school library. By the time I was 12, I...
July 15, 2024 We’re delighted to see that the voices of our communities have been heard in The Gambia! On Monday, July 15, the Gambia National Assembly’s decision to reject the proposal to amend the law banning female genital cutting truly reflects the...
Matam, June 12, 2024 – The Association pour le Maintien des Filles à l’École (AMFE), Grow Academy and Tostan launched the “Donnons-leur des ailes” (Let’s give them wings) consortium project. Implemented with the support of the Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu (FJMC),...
