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NewsPovertyMultiple countries

Data as a Democratic Process

Across countless communities of sub-Saharan Africa, children politely answer questions posed by researchers. Then silence. Who knows what happens to the information, how it is…

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NewsPress CoverageMultiple countries

To Fix U.S. Schools, Consider Camfed’s Work In Sub-Saharan Africa

In advance of Camfed Founder and President Ann Cotton's presentation at SXSWedu® this week, Forbes Contributor Jordan Shapiro spoke with Ann about how "Camfed succeeds…

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CAMFED and Salesforce: How Technology Helps to Deliver Change at Scale

During a recent panel on girls’ education with First Lady Michelle Obama at the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, Angeline Murimirwa, CAMFED Regional Executive…

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CAMFED Recognized as Leader in Use of Technology and Impact Data to Inform Girls’ Education Programs

A recent article on Devex, the social enterprise platform that delivers important news and intelligence for the development community, commended CAMFED for the effective use…

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The Neglected Capital in the Fight against Poverty and Injustice

Watch Ann Cotton’s 5-minute presentation at the World Economic Forum 2015, discussing how CAMFED unlocks the rich capital in poor communities in support of girls’…

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A Powerful Network of Educated Young African Women Steps Up on International Human Rights Day

As Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for their unswerving advocacy of children’s rights, the world is meeting a…

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Meet CAMFED Alum and Young African Leaders Fellow Abbigal Muleya

As a CAMFED Alum, I am so proud to write to you from Washington, D.C., where this summer I was chosen as a Mandela Washington…

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NewsAbout CAMFEDMultiple countries

CAMFED Founder and President at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

I am delighted to share that the importance of supporting the education of girls in Africa is receiving unprecedented worldwide attention.

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CAMFED Alumnae Leader at President Obama’s Summit

Ruka Yaro De-Liman, a leader of the CAMFED Alumnae in Ghana and an Innovation Bursary Scholar, has been awarded $25,000 at the Presidential Summit in…

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CAMFED in the NYTimes “Gifts of Hope”

Nick Kristof’s new column in the New York Times, “Gifts of Hope,” gives ideas and includes a feature on CAMFED. Get inspired by reading the…

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