Patience, Secondary Student, Hurungwe, Zimbabwe
I’m studying Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry so I can become a doctor and work at a local hospital. My parents struggled to send me to…
Lisa, CAMFED Association Leader, Zimbabwe
Education changed my life. I’m now a role model in my community, encouraging others to become great people who can challenge poverty.
Mapalo: How I learned to stand tall through the power of education
Growing up I was very shy, I felt like no one could understand me because of the hardships that I’ve faced. But the support I’ve…
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.
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…
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.
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.…
Esnart: CAMFED’s support revealed my potential and helped me succeed in school
With CAMFED’s support, I completed secondary school, and now I’m on track to achieve my goal of becoming an independent woman.
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…
Angie Murimirwa
Many of CAMFED's supporters in North America got to know Angie's story from the best-selling book ‘Half the Sky’ by Nick Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn,…
Ayisha
I’m Ayisha and I am on a mission to bring women from low-income communities in rural Ghana together in shea butter cooperatives to provide stable…
Tinotenda
I’m Head Girl at my school, Junior MP for my district, an aspiring neuroscientist and powerful education advocate — inspiring girls with my passion for…