Maounde studying at home. At first, her father did not buy her books or support her in going to school. His participation in Tostan's program changed the way in which he thought about girls' rights and the importance of girls' education to the health of the community,

Girls at their lunch break at school

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A frequent form of transportation for some in the villages, as well as carts and horses or donkeys and, of course, by foot.

Cooling off in the river on a hot day.

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Music, theater, and dance are common ways not only to celebrate and commune with one another but, also, to share stories and educate. Here, the women are singing about democracy.

Clean water access is a big issue in many regions of the African continent. This village has a number of wells.

One of the changes in many villages is improved hygiene through such things as using soap when cleaning plates and utensils; having a regular inspection of homes for cleanliness; and implementing organized community cleaning days.

Women gather in a Tostan Village classroom to discuss the meaning of peace and security. Given the low rates of literacy, laminated posters with drawings are used to communicate key concepts. Students—of all ages and both genders—also use song and dance to pass on their learning. In this song, they sing about the right to peace and security in their personal lives and community.

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Community members, both women and men, walk to the field to do controlled burnings that create a fire wall and protect the village.

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