Tostan's mission is to empower African communities to bring about sustainable development and positive social transformation based on respect for human rights.

Tostan means "breakthrough" in the West African language of Wolof. Since 1991, Tostan has brought its holistic 30-month education program to thousands of communities in ten African countries: Burkina Faso, Djibouti, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Somalia, and Sudan.

Communities Bridge Boundaries at Peace and Security Project Launch

Click here to watch video footage of the project launch.

With the aim to improve the peace and security of communities in West Africa, Tostan partnered with the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) to launch the Peace and Security Project. Click here to watch a video, made by Tostan Team Member Alisa Hamilton, which highlights key moments and interviews from the project launch in Kolda, Senegal.

To learn more about Tostan's unique Peace and Security Project, click here.

To view the full photo album of the project launch in Senegal, click here.

A vibrant, dedicated woman who transforms her family and shapes her community.

Sound like someone you know?

This year honor the special women in your life with a Mother's Day gift to Tostan.

Mother's Day is May 13th. Recognize the contribution of someone special in your life through a gift to Tostan that will empower African women and girls, and their communities, to create positive and lasting change in critical areas. What's more, you can choose a vibrant greeting card or e-card to send along with your gift.

Click here to learn more.

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