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2025 TIME100 Gala

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A rallying cry for girls’ education at the TIME100 Gala

When CAMFED's CEO, Angeline (Angie) Murimirwa was invited to deliver a toast at the TIME100 Gala, she knew she was representing millions of girls across…

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TIME names Angeline Murimirwa to its list of the world’s 100 most influential people

“This recognition honors and celebrates the transformative power of education and the impact of our formidable global movement... Thank you, TIME, for highlighting CAMFED's work,…

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Research on barriers to women’s leadership in Tanzania’s education system presented at policy symposium

CAMFED's Lydia Wilbard, an Echidna Global Scholar, presents her findings and recommendations at BROOKINGS policy symposium

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The New York Times: Support CAMFED this giving season

CAMFED named as a beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund for the second year running.

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CAMFED’s CEO on TED’s “How To Be A Better Human” Podcast

In conversation with Chris, Angie shares her inspiring journey rising to CEO of CAMFED – the very organization that supported her through school and introduces…

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Business of Giving Podcast with Angeline Murimirwa

Denver Frederick, the host of the The Business of Giving podcast, discusses CAMFED's holistic and transformative model of girls' education in Africa with CAMFED CEO…

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Kamala Harris meets with CAMFED Association entrepreneurs in Ghana

Ruka Yaro De-Liman and Priscilla Akoto-Bamfo were among just six leading female entrepreneurs selected to engage with the Vice President, during her recent three-day visit…

CAMFED EarthDay COP27 panel

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CAMFED at COP27

Join us as we discuss climate education in the classroom and the community, with equity at its heart. Climate activists Harriet Cheelo and Natasha Lwanda…

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Video: Angie Murimirwa in conversation with Soledad O’Brien – Highlights

Watch these highlights from the conversation recorded live at the 2022 Hilton Humanitarian Prize Symposium and Prize Ceremony hosted by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

CAMFED Association members at the Get Her There event with Michelle Obama in New York

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Reflections on our time with Michelle Obama, launching the “Get Her There” Initiative

CAMFED Association members Barbara Mensah from Ghana, Dorcas Lukwesa from Zambia, Chelsea Chamara from Zimbabwe and Getruda Amos from Tanzania joined former First Lady Michelle…

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Soledad O’Brien in conversation with Angeline Murimirwa

Soledad O’Brien, CEO; Journalist; Producer; and Philanthropist sits down with Angeline Murimirwa, Executive Director – Africa, CAMFED (2021 Prize Laureate) at the 2022 Hilton Humanitarian…

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Obama Foundation Girls Opportunity Alliance names CAMFED as “Get Her There” campaign partner

Today, Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance announced CAMFED as one of its non-profit collaborators on a new initiative to educate and empower more girls.

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