About Us
Partners & Donors
Our mission, to empower communities to develop and achieve their vision for the future and inspire large-scale movements leading to dignity for all, would not be possible without the support of partners and donors. Much like our programs, our network of support is community-led, inclusive, and diverse, and includes major governmental agencies, philanthropic leaders, and hundreds of people who give in all amounts from their own philanthropy.
We are always inspired to hear from our supporters about the role that Tostan has played in transforming their own lives, their outlooks on development and their vision for how to do good in this world. Read their stories of transformation on Tostan Stories.
Local Partners
Through the Empowered Communities Network, participants partner with African-based and international NGOs, service providers, businesses, and government agencies interested in funding small and sustainable community-designed projects in Tostan partner communities. To date, these communities have collaborated with over 150 local NGOs, microfinance institutions, and government agencies to advance their community development priorities.
Leadership Circle
Tostan’s Leadership Circle was created in 2013 to harness the knowledge, networks and talents of a diverse group of experienced philanthropists. Their support and advocacy are invaluable resources that enrich our approach to community-led design, which lies at the heart of our programs’ success. This group of philanthropic leadership currently includes:
- Anonymous
- Brian and Kelly Baxter
- Cartier Philanthropy
- Cynthia Baxter
- Imago Dei Fund
- Leslie Decker (Seattle Foundation)
- Mary Ellen Cunningham
- Orchid Project
- Pathy Family Foundation
- Planet Wheeler Foundation
- The Gem Foundation
- The Greenbaum Foundation
- The Long Road Foundation
- Tom & Gail Kaneb Family Foundation
- The Ripple Foundation
Global Mobilizers
Over the years, thousands of generous contributions of time, talent, or treasure from people all over the world have helped us build Tostan to where it is today. Whether through advocacy, advice, volunteering, or gifts ranging from $10 to $10 million, this type of support drives forward Tostan’s grassroots mission.
Institutional and Foundation Partners
We are also proud to partner with a range of international organizations, family foundations and groups to further our goal of dignity for all, including:
- Aid for Africa
- American Women’s Group in Paris
- The Carter Center
- Comic Relief (via Anti-Slavery International)
- Austin College
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Branson Family Foundation
- Bylo Chacon Foundation
- European Union (via Futur au Présent International)
- Every Good Thing LLC
- Flora Family Foundation
- Foundation for a Just Society International, Ltd
- Fredrick Orhn (via Tostan Sweden)
- Gary Saltz Foundation
- Gates Philanthropy Partners
- Global Affairs Canada
- James Family Foundation
- Kerrigan Family Charitable Foundation
- Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
- Malin and Lennart Philipson Foundation
- Margaret Gada Slosberg Charitable Foundation
- Mao Family Foundation
- Norad
- Radio Sweden
- Snowbird Foundation
- Svenska Petroleum
- Tellus Viva
- The David E Reese Family Foundation
- The Nommontu Foundation
- The Trimble Foundation
- UNFPA Senegal
- UNFPA Mali
- UNICEF Senegal
- University of Kent
- US Embassy Dakar, Senegal
- USAID (via Partners Global)
- World Children’s Prize