Top Charities to Support This International Women’s Day
From caregivers creating safe havens for children with disabilities to community leaders building new futures, anything is possible when women are uplifted with the resources, confidence, and opportunities needed to thrive. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting inspiring stories of women whose lives have been transformed through the support of mission-driven charities. The charities featured are facilitating lasting change by empowering […]
TOSTAN INC.: Marieme Bamba: Women leading holistic, sustainable transformation in her community and beyond
Marième Bamba is a pillar of her community, leading holistic, sustainable transformation in her village and beyond. She never got the chance to go to school, was married at the age of 12, and bore her first child at 13 years old. Today, her life has completely changed – she serves as a member of […]
What social justice means on a global scale
At its basic level, social justice is the equitable distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges for all people, especially underserved and marginalized populations. While this is important in America, it is also a basic, crucial need for people in developing countries. In each community, the oppressed and the oppressors vary. The drive for social justice […]
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TOSTAN INC.: Khalidou Sy
Khalidou started his career as a Tostan Facilitator in Medina Yoro Foulah, in the Kolda region of Senegal, at the beginning phases of Tostan. He was continuously promoted over the years and after 16 years, he was chosen to be the National Coordinator for Tostan Senegal. However in 2014, he was elected Mayor of the […]