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Molly Melching

Human Rights Activist; Founder & Creative Director of Tostan

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Molly Melching Biography

Molly Melching, a visionary leader and creative director, initiated her journey toward societal transformation in Senegal in 1974. Her profound interest in working with children led her to establish the "Demb ak Tey" Center, a haven for street children in Dakar. She also ventured into broadcast media with a weekly radio program in Wolof, a major national language of Senegal, providing families with essential information to enhance their lives. Collaborating with UNICEF Senegal, she expanded the nonformal education program to other languages and regions of Senegal, demonstrating her innovative approach to community outreach.

In 1991, Melching founded Tostan, a non-profit organization, and developed the Community Empowerment Program (CEP), a human rights-based curriculum delivered in local languages. The CEP focuses on democracy, human rights, health, literacy, problem-solving skills, and project management, aiming to empower both adult and adolescent learners. The Tostan Model, with Melching's expertise, promotes environmental sustainability, female empowerment, and the abandonment of harmful traditional practices. As a result of the program, over 7,700 communities in various African countries have publicly declared their abandonment of female genital cutting (FGC) and child/forced marriage.

Melching's tireless efforts have been acknowledged worldwide. Her work with Tostan earned recognition from UNESCO as one of the most innovative education programs globally in 1995. The World Health Organization lauded Tostan's education approach as a "Best Practice Model" in 2003. Melching has also received several prestigious awards, including the University of Illinois Alumni Humanitarian Prize, the Sargent Shriver Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service, and the Thomas J Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights. Her remarkable journey is featured in the book "However Long the Night: Molly Melching’s Journey to Help Millions of African Women and Girls Triumph" by Aimee Molloy.

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    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Molly Melching for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Molly Melching, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Molly Melching or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Molly Melching

    Speaking fees for Molly Melching, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Molly Melching are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Molly Melching, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Molly Melching speak about?

    Molly Melching is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Corporate Responsibility, Earth Day, Empowerment, Environment, Green and Sustainability, Influential Women, Innovation, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Molly Melching travel from?

    Molly Melching generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Molly Melching’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Molly Melching for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Molly Melching for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Molly Melching or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Molly Melching Biography

Molly Melching, a visionary leader and creative director, initiated her journey toward societal transformation in Senegal in 1974. Her profound interest in working with children led her to establish the "Demb ak Tey" Center, a haven for street children in Dakar. She also ventured into broadcast media with a weekly radio program in Wolof, a major national language of Senegal, providing families with essential information to enhance their lives. Collaborating with UNICEF Senegal, she expanded the nonformal education program to other languages and regions of Senegal, demonstrating her innovative approach to community outreach.

In 1991, Melching founded Tostan, a non-profit organization, and developed the Community Empowerment Program (CEP), a human rights-based curriculum delivered in local languages. The CEP focuses on democracy, human rights, health, literacy, problem-solving skills, and project management, aiming to empower both adult and adolescent learners. The Tostan Model, with Melching's expertise, promotes environmental sustainability, female empowerment, and the abandonment of harmful traditional practices. As a result of the program, over 7,700 communities in various African countries have publicly declared their abandonment of female genital cutting (FGC) and child/forced marriage.

Melching's tireless efforts have been acknowledged worldwide. Her work with Tostan earned recognition from UNESCO as one of the most innovative education programs globally in 1995. The World Health Organization lauded Tostan's education approach as a "Best Practice Model" in 2003. Melching has also received several prestigious awards, including the University of Illinois Alumni Humanitarian Prize, the Sargent Shriver Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service, and the Thomas J Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights. Her remarkable journey is featured in the book "However Long the Night: Molly Melching’s Journey to Help Millions of African Women and Girls Triumph" by Aimee Molloy.

Molly Melching Videos

  • Molly Melching's Breakthrough in Senegal
    Molly Melching arrived in Senegal in the 70s as a student for what was supposed to be just six months, but instead spent the majority of her life...
  • Molly Melching, Child Rights Hero, West Africa
    Molly Melching and her organization Tostan fight for the rights of all children, especially girls, in West Africa. Tostan’s program has led to...
  • Molly Melching of Tostan: Dignity for All - YouTube

FAQs on booking Molly Melching

  • How do I book Molly Melching to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Molly Melching for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Molly Melching, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Molly Melching or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Molly Melching

    Speaking fees for Molly Melching, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Molly Melching are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Molly Melching, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Molly Melching speak about?

    Molly Melching is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Corporate Responsibility, Earth Day, Empowerment, Environment, Green and Sustainability, Influential Women, Innovation, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Molly Melching travel from?

    Molly Melching generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Molly Melching’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Molly Melching for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Molly Melching for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Molly Melching or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Molly Melching is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Molly Melching for your event is available upon request. Molly Melching generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Van Jones, Erin Brockovich, Pat Mitchell, Jacqueline Novogratz and Sylvia Earle. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Molly Melching for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Molly Melching Speaker Videos

  • Molly Melching's Breakthrough in Senegal
    Molly Melching arrived in Senegal in the 70s as a student for what was supposed to be just six months, but instead spent the majority of her life working through the organization she founded,...
    Molly Melching, Child Rights Hero, West Africa
    Molly Melching and her organization Tostan fight for the rights of all children, especially girls, in West Africa. Tostan’s program has led to over 7,200 villages across six nations in West...
  • Molly Melching of Tostan: Dignity for All - YouTube
    Molly Melching, Tostan (Dowser Interview) - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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