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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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NewsResearchMultiple countries

Seven practices for successful partnership with government

A new research report by Aisha D. Sykes explores the methods by which CAMFED is successfully partnering with government entities responsible for education and young…

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NewsLearner GuidesMultiple countries

Regional meeting marks progress for Learner Guide model adaptation and implementation at scale

As we expand the Learner Guide model across Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania, we're not just changing education; we’re shaping a future in which marginalized girls…

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FilmAbout CAMFEDTanzania

Tunainuana (Together We Rise)

Tunainuana - OFFICIAL SELECTION MOUNTAINFILM 2024: This is the story of a girl from rural Tanzania and the rise of a sisterhood of change leaders…

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NewsHigher EducationMultiple countries

“I stand tall today” – hear from trailblazing college graduates across Africa

Hear from inspiring trailblazers in the CAMFED Association—the network of women leaders educated with CAMFED's support—who have recently graduated from higher education...

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StoryEntrepreneurshipTanzania

Eva, Pineapple Farmer, Tanzania

With CAMFED's support through school, I'm now fulfilling my potential as an entrepreneur and run a range of successful businesses—including a fruit farm.

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Tanzania

Diris: Education unlocked my power, now I’m as fearless as a lion!

Like a lion, I am focused, fearless, and determined to overcome challenges! I’m Diris from Tanzania, read my story to learn how education transformed my…

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StoryLearner GuidesTanzania

Fatuma, Learner Guide and student representative at The East African Community (EAC) Women’s Intergenerational Dialog, Tanzania

My experiences as a Learner Guide and student representative at the East African Community Women’s Intergenerational Dialog have given me the confidence to speak boldly…

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NewsResearchMultiple countries

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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BlogCAMFED Association (CAMA)Tanzania

Why ‘big sisters’ matter

I'm Debora, a Learner Guide and school Matron in Tanzania. Once a vulnerable girl myself, I mentor students in Tanzania, helping them stay safe, stay…

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BlogCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

The trendsetting entrepreneurs on Tanzania’s fashion scene

In part 1 of our blog series, ‘Crafting Change’, hear from three Tanzanian entrepreneurs Anita, Lidya, and Helina who are building thriving fashion businesses with…

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