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Whether you make a donation, take part in an event, or fundraise with friends, there are lots of ways to take action for girls’ education in Africa.

As well as paying school fees and other essentials, such as uniforms, books, and menstrual products, your support helps beyond the classroom, supporting young graduates with the training and resources they need to become economically independent leaders in their communities.

A gift like no other

Your donation today can help a girl to secure an education. She’ll be able to create the future she imagines — for herself, for her community, and for Africa.

If you need more information on any of the following gift options, please find all our country contact details here.

If you need more information on any of the following gift options, please contact us at usa@camfed.org or 415-963-4489.

Our tax number is EIN 54–2033897

Want to send a check?

Please make your check payable to CAMFED USA and mail to:

CAMFED USA
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States

An acknowledgment, including information for tax purposes, will be sent to you upon receipt of your donation.

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Give monthly

Starting a monthly gift is one of the easiest, most impactful, and reliable ways you can help ensure we’re able to be there for girls and women in sub-Saharan Africa, no matter what challenges we face. 

Find out more about monthly giving

Other ways to donate

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Donor advised funds

Grants made through Donor Advised Funds can be designated for use wherever the need is greatest or aligned with thematic areas that match your interest, such as climate action, geographical focus or emergency response.

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Stocks and shares

Donate securities directly to CAMFED to support girls through their education and beyond. Find out how to get started and crucial information to complete your gift.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions/IRA gifts

Gifts from your retirement account made directly to CAMFED don’t add to your taxable income, and allow you to meet your required minimum withdrawal for the year.

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Matching gifts

If you work for a company that matches gifts, you can double or triple the value of your contribution. Use our tool to see if your employer matches gifts and start the easy process today.

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Leave a Legacy

As well as making sure that your loved ones are provided for, writing your will can also be an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the world.

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Fundraise

Whether you hold an event at school or work, take to the streets to run a marathon or fundraise with friends, there are lots of ways to get involved. Get ideas to start fundraising and set up a fundraiser in a few simple steps.

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Brand partnerships

Discover the benefits for your business and transform engagement with your CSR strategy when you join CAMFED’s network of partners.

How we use your donation

As well as paying school fees and other essentials, such as uniforms, books, and menstrual products, your gift helps beyond the classroom, supporting young graduates with the training and resources they need to become economically independent leaders in their communities.

Over 90% of every dollar we spend goes to our programs.

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When you educate one girl, you educate many

Every girl you support through CAMFED will go on to help at least three others to go to school, multiplying your impact far into the future.

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof described CAMFED as the “perpetual motion machine.”

We call it the CAMFED Multiplier Effect.

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Thank you to our generous recent donors

Together we are breaking the cycle of poverty

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Elizabeth Poreba $47.6

Susannah Henson $10.9

JoAnna Bisson $10.9

Michael Smaglick $316

Meghan Sweet $10.9

Gail Guarino $10

Tracy Beck $31.9

Jennifer Tate $10.9

Christina Arganda $10.9

Gina Bentley-Nehrhood $26.6

Steven Goldthorp £40

Lisa Emory $158

Mary Maddux $10.9

Laura Meyer €10.8

Michael Bailey $10.9