Video: Christina, Malawi
Christina achieved a top score in her school leaving exams with CAMFED's material support and guidance and counseling from her Teacher Mentor, Eliza. Now, she…
Child rights at the heart of the development agenda
“If we are truly committed to building a prosperous, equitable, and just future for our region, we must place the needs and rights of children…
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.
Q&A with Eliza, Teacher Mentor, Malawi
As a CAMFED trained Teacher Mentor, I always advise girls that marriage should be their last choice, that they should prioritize their education so that…
Janet: I’m the boss! Here’s how I got into big business and became a landowner
Hear from agribusiness expert and CAMFED Business Guide Janet in this Q&A interview with Mukamulumbu Mweemba, Program Manager at CAMFED Zambia.
Lydia Wilbard is conducting vital research. Her Brookings blog explains why.
As a 2024 Echinda Global Scholar, CAMFED's Lydia Wilbard is exploring pathways into educational leadership in Tanzania, with the goal of deepening our understanding of…
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
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…
Africa Education Medal: Angie Murimirwa, CEO of CAMFED, named as finalist
Angeline (Angie) Murimirwa, CEO of CAMFED, is an Africa Education Medal 2024 finalist, recognized among a group of extraordinary leaders transforming education globally.
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.
Afua, Lawyer, Ghana
Pursuing law gave me opportunities to support my family and impact the lives of vulnerable people and society at large.
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…