Women Leaders on the Rise in The Gambia

25 September 2018 | Blog, News

A cycle of empowerment and leadership is rising in West Africa – and it is led by women. Read on to learn more about the inspiring women leading with dignity in The Gambia, thanks to the confidence they gained through Tostan’s Community Empowerment Program. In...

Sleeping Soundly in Support of Tostan

8 August 2018 | Blog

Diane Gillespie is donating all proceeds from her latest book Stories for Getting Back to Sleep to Tostan. As a long-standing Global Mobilizer, she is especially moved by the emerging women leaders in Tostan communities and by their commitment to a human rights...

Stories of success from the Prison Project, 2018

8 August 2018 | Blog

Living conditions in Senegal’s state prisons are often very difficult: Access to water, toilets and medical services is limited, whilst living and recreation spaces are inadequate. Organized rehabilitation activities for prisoners are rare, increasing the likelihood...