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.

This week, along with fellow Skoll award winners, Tostan Founder and Executive Director Molly Melching is sharing and shaping Tostan's unique story at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. By special invitation, Melching is participating in the Stories of Change workshop hosted by Sundance Institute and The Skoll Foundation. Alongside other inspiring social entrepreneurs and filmmakers, attendees discuss storytelling strategies which will provoke awareness and enhance the impact of their innovations.

 

To watch this year's Stories of Change panel discussion and film preview featuring Tostan partner Barefoot College, click here.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Tostan Friends and Supporters,

Our matching-gift campaign is going on through January 31st, and every dollar you give will be matched, doubling the impact you can make for entire communities in West and East Africa.

Help our campaign make history by donating online now. With your support, and a generous 1:1 matching offer from The Greenbaum Foundation, we can raise $500,000 for African communities!

 
So far, we have raised $234,118, which is 94% of our goal. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to double your contribution.

 

When we receive your gift, we'll send one of our beautiful greeting cards or e-cards to the person of your choice. We will also list your name on our donor honor board—sharing your commitment to empowerment!