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⌚ Only 6 days to go until the Hearth Summit 2024 application closes. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the power of intergenerational dialogue and share practical solutions to catalyze a collective movement for wellbeing in Africa. Apply now to join us in Thiès for a memorable experience with incredible social change agents to share solutions, methodologies and efficient tools for your wellbeing. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/en5CZW2Q #HearthSummitThiès2024 #Wellbeing #SocialChange The Wellbeing Project

Today we celebrate the leaders of our partner communities through the journey of Imam Thierno Ousmane Djalo, a fervent promoter of education in the village of Sintcha Fara in Bissau Guinea. In this video, discover his journey as an educator, children's rights advocate, and how he and the members of his community succeeded in achieving the idea of building a school for their children. Watch full video: https://lnkd.in/eK4mEa6V #50yearstogether #Tostan #360changemakers #Guinea #communityservices #leadership #education #childrensrights CEGUIFED

On June 27, 2024, we held a wonderful episode of the “Conversation with Molly series”, starting with an inspiring film introducing the first "Community Empowerment Programme" trainees in the Gambia. The discussion revolved around key learnings from the CEP such as the importance of using local languages in programs, the collaboration with religious leaders or the tangible results achieved through the program. It was a great opportunity to highlight the significant advances made in Gambia and the collective efforts to promote the abandonment of FGC, by mobilizing all stakeholders, including survivors. Watch full episode here : https://lnkd.in/dRiB-EQb #50yearstogether #ConversationwithMolly  #Learningandsharing #CheikhAntaDiop Molly Melching

In the language of Wolof, the word “Baay" means "father" and is often given as an honorific to elders - those who play a role of wise, caring leadership in their families, communities and the extended family networks. In July 2023 we grieved at the passing of Tostan’s Baay - Baay Demba Diawara - a leader who shaped the lives of millions and greatly shaped our organization and many within it.   As we reflect on the one year anniversary of Baay Demba’s passing, we are remembering his spirit, his transformational ways of engaging others, and honoring all he did for the women, girls, and communities of West Africa. As a part of our 50 Years Together campaign, we are sharing here some of the messages that have been offered in his memory by Tostan team members. We have also been deeply touched by those who have shared their own stories about Demba's influence, whether on social media or in private messages. We would invite you to read some of these posts, share your own, and learn more about the work and legacy of this exceptional leader. 🔗 Support our mission and follow this link to make a difference today: https://lnkd.in/emPSXPXF #Tostan #50YearsTogether #CommunityEmpowerment #DembaDiawara #SocialChange #InspiringLeader

✨ Great news! The application deadline for the Hearth Summit Thiès, hosted by Tostan in collaboration with The Wellbeing Project, has been extended to August 7th! Don’t miss the opportunity to bond, connect and share knowledge, all while advancing a hopeful vision of individual, collective, and ecological wellbeing for all. Apply now to join us in Thiès, Senegal, for an emotional and intellectual journey  filled with inspiring panel talks, creative workshops, cultural exploration and immersive art experiences. Apply here👉 https://bit.ly/4d9pYde #HearthSummitThiès2024 #Wellbeing #SocialChange

We're delighted to see that the voices of our communities have been heard in The Gambia! On Monday, July 15, the Gambia National Assembly's decision to reject the proposal to amend the law banning female genital cutting truly reflects the collective vision for wellbeing that our partner communities have tirelessly advocated for. It's with great joy and relief that the assembly's decision to reject the law was welcomed.This is a powerful example of how communities can make a difference when they stand together and voice their vision for dignity and wellbeing.The ripple effect of this decision resonates not only in The Gambia but far beyond its borders. #Tostan #FGC #Gambia #Womensrights #wellbeing #GBV #law #awareness #tango #PolicyAdvocacy #TheGambia #GenderEquality #HumanRights

The Hearth Summit Nairobi has officially launched today! Hosted by Axum in partnership with the The Wellbeing Project , the two day event, will feature social change actors from diverse backgrounds to explore wellbeing through a systems change lens. 300 changemakers are coming together in a transformative space to discuss wellbeing from an African perspective. We are excited to participate in this event which is a unique opportunity to critically reflect on grassroots movements on wellbeing. See you in October at the Hearth Summit Thies! Applications are still ongoing :  https://lnkd.in/en5CZW2Q #HearthSummit #TransformativeSpace #Africa #Grassroots #Tostan #ecologicalbelonging #heartharoundtheworld #Education #Wellbeing #ArtEngagement #Thiès Godfrey Okumu

📢 Plus que 15 jours pour manifester votre intérêt à prendre part au  forum sur le bien-être et le changement social qu’organise Tostan  du 7 au 9 Octobre 2024 au Sénégal. En 2023, Tostan a organisé le Forum sur le Bien-Être Dakar-Thiès  qui a réuni plus de 180 agents de changement social, représentant 20 pays à travers l'Afrique pour un dialogue inédit sur le bien-être individuel, communautaire et environnement  ancré dans les valeurs africaines. 🤩 Cette année, le Hearth Summit Thiès sera une occasion de partage et d’apprentissage mutuel sur le pouvoir du dialogue intergénérationnel sur le bien-être à travers diverses thématiques comme la santé mentale des jeunes, l’appartenance écologique, la consolidation de la paix et la réconciliation, les changements de paradigme de financement des initiatives du bien-être, etc. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et rejoignez-nous pour faire partie de cette formidable expérience : https://tostan.org/fr/ #Tostan #hearthsummit #ecologicalbelonging #heartharoundtheworld #Education #Wellbeing #ArtEngagement #Thies The Wellbeing Project Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal Tostan Sverige

🌍✨ Celebrating 50 Years Together ✨🎉 "Ms. Melching, in celebrating your achievements, and those of the thousands of people who work with Tostan, we are celebrating the best of humanity. You have empowered people by sharing with them vital knowledge, focusing on the priorities of daily life--from health to math, and from literacy to management skills. You have helped improve the lives of millions of individuals, in hundreds of African communities. And your grass-roots approach has fostered a true understanding and respect for human rights and democracy.” – Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations (at The Conrad N. HIlton Humanitarian Prize in 2007) This year marks a significant milestone for Tostan and its partner communities as we commemorate 50 years since our founder, Molly Melching, arrived in Senegal. We celebrate above all the collective journeys and thriving of Tostan's communities and partners who work together to bring our shared vision of community wellbeing to life. Molly's visionary leadership and partnerships with communities have created a movement across Africa, promoting human rights, education, and sustainable development. Join us in looking back at this incredible journey of impact and progress through our campaign celebrating #50YearsTogether! Your support enables us to continue empowering communities and creating lasting change. Together, we can achieve even more. 🔗 Support our mission and make a difference today: https://lnkd.in/emPSXPXF #Tostan #50YearsTogether #HumanitarianLeadership #CommunityEmpowerment #GlobalDevelopment #DonateToday Elena Bonometti Carina Ndiaye Danielle Manning-Halsey Kadji Diop

Tostan souhaite faire appel à une agence de production pour la réalisation de deux vidéos à projeter lors du Forum sur le Bien-Être Thiès 2024. Télécharger l'appel d'offre ici : https://lnkd.in/ex7Mb3UV #Tostan #Bienetre #Forum #Wellbeing #Thies #film #video