21 February 2019 | From the field, News
Since May 2018, Tostan has been implementing the Peace and Security Project in 40 communities in the border zone covering The Gambia, southern Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. These 40 communities have previously taken part in the Community Empowerment Program. This project...
3 December 2018 | Blog, From the field, News
A real breakthrough in a conservative region 30 communities in the commune of Linkering, in the Kolda region of southern Senegal, came together on Sunday, November 25, 2018, to publicly declare abandonment of harmful traditional practices, and show their commitment to...
14 November 2018 | Blog, From the field, News
On Sunday 11 November 2018, a historic event was held in Goumbayel, in the region of Tambacounda, Senegal. 162 communities from the Bala, Koulor and Diankémakha districts – made up of Mandé, Pulaar, Soninké and Wolof ethnic groups – came together to...
13 May 2018 | Blog, From the field, News
On Sunday 13th May 2018 in Diongto, Senegal, 50 villages from the Matam region held a public ceremony to declare the abandonment of the traditional practices of Female Genital Cutting (FGC), Child Marriage and Forced Marriage. This moment marked a powerful social...
