Stories | Tostan Canada

By sharing regular stories and updates, everyone who is involved with Tostan Canada can remain connected.

Read about the experiences of our generous supporters, our dedicated team members, and most importantly, the communities who are making their vision for the future come alive.

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Spotlight on Girls: The Marietou Law

Story by Penda Mbaye, Senior Program Officer in Dakar, Senegal Many years ago I was a facilitator of Tostan’s human rights-based education program, the Community Empowerment Program (CEP), in the small district of Hersent in Thiès, Senegal. There,...

Portrait of a Leader: Yama Bathia

A few years ago, Yama Bathia experienced gender-based violence in her own home. Since that day, she has worked hard to create a safe space for problem solving in her community of Bougnadou Manjaque and to challenge harmful social norms, such...

Celebrating the achievements of Marième Bamba Portrait of a pioneering leader

20 years ago, Marième Bamba's life changed in a way she had not expected. Growing up in a Bambara village in rural Senegal, her fate as a woman seemed decided when she was born; becoming a young bride, forgoing formal schooling, starting a family...

Spotlight on Girls: The Marietou Law

Portrait of a Leader: Yama Bathia

Celebrating the achievements of Marième Bamba Portrait of a pioneering leader