Since we began, our human rights-based education program has reached more than five million people across eight African countries.
Women’s Empowerment
women have been selected into leadership positions in their communities, with many running for public office
Health
people live in communities that publicly declared their intention to end female genital cutting
Child Marriage
communities have publicly declared that their daughters will not marry before the age of 18
The Tostan Model
Our three-year, non-formal education program puts rural communities in charge of their own futures. We support our partner communities to define and fulfil their own vision for wellbeing, allowing them to create positive and lasting social transformation. Our approach is:
HUMAN RIGHTS BASED
Knowledge of human rights and responsibilities forms the foundation for learning
RESPECTFUL & INCLUSIVE
Information is shared in a non-judgmental and participatory way, using local languages
HOLISTIC & SUSTAINABLE
The program has impact across multiple issues, with sustainability at its core
Ndéye Fatou’s Story: Walk On My Own
In Walk On My Own, 13-year-old Ndeye Fatou Fall tells the story of her community in Senegal and the social transformation they have sparked to end harmful practices and ensure education, self-determination and wellbeing for girls and women.
News and Stories
Tostan awarded 4-star rating by Charity Navigator in 2019
Tostan has attained a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. This is the highest possible rating from the leading nonprofit evaluator in America. It indicates that...
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Tostan joins Melinda Gates’ Moment of Lift: Scaling Wellbeing for Women and Girls in Three Countries
For media enquiries, please contact SuzanneBowles@Tostan.org In her much awaited first ever book “The Moment of Lift,” Melinda Gates identifies Tostan Founder, Molly Melching, as a quiet hero and one of her teachers. She credits her with imparting the...
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Walk On My Own: A film about how Tostan sparks profound, positive changes for women and girls premieres during the UN Commission on the Status of Women
On screen, a 13-year-old girl is singing and dancing, her eyes bright with laughter. Microphone clipped to the back of her dress, she picks up her video camera and moves through her village to the next location for the film she is making. In the audience, now...
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Thank you to all who came out yesterday to Sembene: We Are Made of Stories to witness collaboration between several missions to lift the power of narrative and explore ways to be better humans together. Here, in the collective, we all have something to offer toward Dignity for All.
At Tostan we celebrate the first day of Ramadan with you and your families. It is a moment of contemplation and peace, and we will think of you during your internal journey this year.
#Ramadan2019 #Ramadan #Peace #RamadanMubarak #RamadanKareem
"Some say we are made of flesh and blood. I believe we are made of stories." - Gadjigo Samba
At Tostan, we too believe that stories have a critical role to play in sustainable development and social change.
Suzanne Bowles hosts a screening of SEMBENE! and panel discussion with Pan-African social change innovators THIS SUNDAY, 2pm, at the Academy of Music Theatre, Massachusetts, USA.
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sun14apr6:00 pm9:00 pmY La Bamba + Zokipolyglot indie folk with mexican roots6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST New City BreweryType:Tickets AvailableSeries:World Music PassportAre you a strong multi-tasker with outstanding #communication skills and a passion for #community-led #development? We are looking for you to become our Global Network Coordinator and join us in our mission to achieve #DignityForAll.
Not sure what being a Global Network Coordinator really means? Find out more here: bit.ly/2UYqId3
We are delighted to announce that Tostan has been awarded a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator in the USA, meaning that our organization is accountable, transparent, and financially healthy!
This is the highest possible rating from the USA-based charity evaluator, and an exceptional designation which demonstrates our trustworthiness to the public.
Learn more and see our charity profile here: www.tostan.org/charity-navigator-tostan-2019/
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