Community and Lifestyle · Education · Government and Military
Size
201-1000 employees
Stage
Other
founded in
1991
Tostan is an NGO established in 1991 and headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, that empowers rural and remote African communities to achieve positive social transformation and sustainable development through a holistic education program. Their human rights-based approach has reached over five million people across eight African countries, focusing on community-led development and education that respects local languages and cultures. Tostan's Community Empowerment Program (CEP) enables communities to take ownership of their development, fostering dignity and well-being for all members, particularly women and girls. The organization has gained significant traction and recognition for its impactful model, which is now shared internationally with various partners and practitioners.