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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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Hear from leaders in our pan-African sisterhood!

Supported by CAMFED in our education, now we're leading transformation in our communities as girls' education activists, entrepreneurs, climate-smart agriculture experts, educators, healthcare profess

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Tanzania

Getruda: Education helped me see that I can influence positive change in the world

I’ve been on a transformative education journey with CAMFED, and now I’m plowing back into my community by supporting young women in Tanzania to access…

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Vaidah, Agriculture Guide, Zimbabwe

l am now someone recognized in my community… people seek my advice and I offer counselling to young women and girls.

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Afua, Lawyer, Ghana

Pursuing law gave me opportunities to support my family and impact the lives of vulnerable people and society at large.

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Namakau, Special Educational Needs teacher, Zambia

Being a Special Educational Needs (SEN) teacher is an enriching experience. I’m able to bolster confidence in students and encourage them that anything is possible—just…

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StoryHigher EducationGhana

Sylvia, Design Technology student, Ghana

I hope to establish businesses to train and employ the youth to reduce youth unemployment in Ghana.

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Nasilele, Learner Guide & entrepreneur, Zambia

I’m a role model to rural girls, encouraging them to stay focused and be positive in all they do.

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Tanzania

From school student to confident business woman: How I turned my love for baking into a thriving business

I’m passionate about supporting other young women to succeed and have trained 15 of my fellow CAMFED Association sisters in baking.

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StorySecondary EducationZambia

Elizabeth: Dreaming of a future without limits

Material and emotional support from CAMFED raised my aspirations and academic achievements. Now, I’m thriving in school and hope to study Medicine in future.

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StoryCommunity ChampionsZambia

My joy as a Zambian Teacher is seeing girls thrive in education

As a Teacher Mentor in rural Zambia for more than 12 years, I’m so happy when I see girls coming to school and being educated.…

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