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CAMFED wins Cambridge social enterprise award

CAMFED has been named as the winner of the Kate Gross Prize for Social Enterprise at the Business Weekly Awards. At the ceremony Robert Marshall,…

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Making sure every girl’s right is given

The context within which CAMFED works to create social change was highlighted in this article in a special edition of TES magazine, curated for the…

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These women entrepreneurs are making history

These young women are making history, pioneering a new role for women in rural societies. CAMFED’s vision is to see this happening for girls everywhere.…

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Sarah

Sarah's disability affects her legs and impacted her ability to travel the 6km (3.7 miles) to secondary school in rural Zimbabwe. Her school attendance improved…

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Lindiwe

Lindiwe grew up in Shurugwi District. Her widowed mother sold vegetables for the family’s upkeep, but she couldn’t afford to pay for Lindiwe’s education. The…

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Michelle Obama’s Q&A with CAMA leader Pearl on International Women’s Day

Girls’ education champion and former First lady Michelle Obama today interviews CAMFED alumna (CAMA member) Pearl Quarmyne from Ghana in an International Women’s Day feature…

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These female entrepreneurs in Ghana #PressforProgress in their communities every day

On International Women's Day, Fiona Mavhinga celebrates the progress of two women-led enterprises in Ghana. Once supported by CAMFED to start their businesses, they are…

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3 stages of girls’ education and development that can change everything

Investing in the education of girls and women is a proven way to improve the health and wealth of entire nations. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa,…

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3 stages of girls’ education and development that can change everything

Today, on World Day of Social Justice, we are highlighting the fact that across sub-Saharan Africa, 28 million girls are out of school. We're calling…

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Ayisha and Esther scoop national business awards in Ghana

Two CAMFED Association members have won top awards for their successful businesses. Ayisha Fuseini of Asheba Enterprise, a shea butter processor accepted two awards including…

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Pearl

Pearl is a voracious changemaker in her community, and, with her fellow CAMFED Association members, a powerful force for change across Ghana and Africa. Together, they…

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Tendai Dzingirai

Tendai is the national chairperson for CAMFED's CAMA alumnae network in Zimbabwe. As a Transition Guide, she provides pathways to independence for young women completing…

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