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NewsLearner GuidesMultiple countries

“Sisters in Ctrl” – Day of the African Child 2025

A new film explores the app co-created by CAMFED's Learner Guides ('big sisters' keeping vulnerable children in school) which connects them and supports their vital…

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FilmLearner GuidesMultiple countries

CAMFED’s Learner Guide Hub – Sisters in Ctrl

This short documentary, made possible by our partners at the Yidan Prize Foundation, explores how technology built with and for youth mentors (CAMFED Learner Guides)…

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

Shamim: Soaring as an education and mental health advocate

Having completed secondary school in Malawi with CAMFED’s support, I’m now an unstoppable leader–driving transformation alongside my sisters in Kenya.

CAMFED Malawi signing new MoU with the Ministry of Education at bursary launch

NewsPartnershipMalawi

CAMFED Malawi renews partnership with Ministry of Education

On December 17, 2024, CAMFED Malawi renewed its close partnership with the Ministry of Education, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and celebrating our…

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StoryLearner GuidesMalawi

Elizabeth, Learner Guide and Entrepreneur, Malawi

Having received unwavering support through school from my community and CAMFED, I am committed to paying it forward by motivating other children to remain in…

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StoryHigher EducationMalawi

Hawaji, IT Graduate, Malawi

With CAMFED's support through school, I'm now a confident, educated leader in tech, forging ahead to transform my underserved community.

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NewsSystems TransformationMultiple countries

Transforming Education Systems Together: Regional Learning Visit

The visit gave an opportunity to screen a new documentary about a collaborative research process co-led by CAMFED and government partners in Tanzania, Zambia and…

Susan Silika CAMFED Malawi with President Chakwera 16 October 2024

NewsAwards and PrizesMalawi

CAMFED Malawi honored with government award for promoting girls’ education

CAMFED Malawi's National Director, Susan Silika, accepted a government award recognizing CAMFED as the best promoter of girls' education.

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NewsSecondary EducationMultiple countries

Day of the Girl 2024: Multiplying hope and opportunity

Join CAMFED this International Day of the Girl, by taking inspiration from a school graduate's message about giving back. Together, we can support many more…

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NewsPrimary educationMultiple countries

Two years of our project with Educate A Child

Our joint project has remained responsive to the needs of the primary school students at the highest risk of dropping out of education.

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NewsPartnershipMultiple countries

Supporting girls to learn, earn and accelerate Africa’s economic transformation

In the next phase of our long-standing collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, we’re supporting girls to thrive in school and 62,000 young women to transition…

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Malawi

Christina: When I close my eyes now and see my future, I see it brighter — Brighter and brighter, that I need sunglasses to make it visible!

My message to girls is that they should believe in themselves — they can do it. There's nothing impossible.

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