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Abigail Kaindu: I escaped the trap of poverty, just because I was given the opportunity to go to school

Abigail, a determined leader from Zambia, overcame poverty and completed her education with CAMFED support. Now, she’s a role model and education activist, working tirelessly…

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NewsClimate ChangeMultiple countries

A new approach to climate education launched in partnership with Ministries of Education in Zambia and Zimbabwe

CAMFED, in partnership with Ministries of Education in Zambia and Zimbabwe, has launched a new in-school climate education program, led by young women graduates.

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Harriet

As National Chairperson for the CAMFED Association in Zambia, I'm a champion for other girls and young women in my communities, and committed to making…

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NewsAgriculture GuidesMultiple countries

New research reveals the impact of young women climate leaders in Africa

1,078 CAMFED Agriculture Guides and the 9,262 agripreneurs they trained and supported across three countries, have reached more than 100,000 community members with climate-smart techniques.

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These soccer stars are changing the game for women in Zambia

Hear from our sports game changers! Memory and Abigail are CAMFED Association members who are excelling in soccer (football) as trained referees. Supported by CAMFED…

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Abigail, Soccer Referee

I am Abigail, a CAMFED Association member and professional soccer (football) referee, from Mpika District in Zambia. Working in this male-dominated field has its challenges,…

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Memory

I’m Memory, a soccer (football) referee in Zambia. By reaching for my dreams of becoming a professional soccer referee, I’m inspiring more girls in my…

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Natasha

Every day I wake up, I choose to challenge girl child exclusion from education. That is because I have been a rural girl before, I…

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NewsPartnershipMultiple countries

President Obama engages with CAMFED Association members on leadership and driving change

Eliza Chikoti from Malawi and Natasha Lwanda from Zambia traveled to represent our movement at a leadership symposium for a select group convened by the…

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Let Girls Learn profiles CAMFED’s climate-smart teaching farm

Come behind the scenes at CAMFED’s climate-smart teaching farm in Chinsali, Zambia - subject of a video-led feature for the Evening Standard's 'Let Girls Learn'…

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Naomi

I’m Naomi, a game changer in the CAMFED Association of women leaders educated with CAMFED support in Zambia. I am respected in my community and…

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Chise

Growing up in rural Zambia, every day in education was a challenge to me. Today I am an advocate for girls’ education, working with stakeholders…

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