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Act Now and Don’t Sit on the Fence

A powerful blog post penned by CAMFED’s Joana Guo articulates our organization’s commitment to speaking out and taking action against social injustice in all its…

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African women champion sustainability this World Environment Day

A new video, following on from CAMFED’s recognition with a UN Global Climate Change Award in 2019, shines a light on the leadership of young…

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CAMFED Association COVID Action Montage

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAMFED Association members go above and beyond to support vulnerable children to stay safe and keep learning.

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Finding strength in a crisis

As COVID-19 continues to impact education systems around the world, Kim Starkey Jonker has written in Forbes about how highly effective organizations are responding to…

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Taking action on Menstrual Hygiene Day

Young women leaders in the CAMFED Association (CAMA) are spreading awareness and taking action this Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28). They have experienced first hand…

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FilmCAMFED Association (CAMA)Global

CAMFED – UN Global Climate Action Award | Narrated by Stella McCartney

As a result of CAMFED's Agriculture Guide initiative, a movement of young women are now leading effective action on climate change through sustainable agriculture in…

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Try explaining social distancing in a context of ubuntu

As a child of rural Zimbabwe, education saved me from poverty - I’ve been reflecting on what the coronavirus is doing to community.

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“Try explaining social distancing in a context of ubuntu”

Fiona and other educated young women in the CAMFED Association are focused on helping communities come to terms with social distancing, and to ensure they…

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FilmCOVID-19Global

CAMFED Association: Advocates and Leaders During COVID-19

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAMFED Association members go above and beyond to support vulnerable children to stay safe and keep learning.

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Angie Murimirwa’s TED Talk: Revolutionizing education through social interest

Angie Murimirwa’s TED talk introduces the revolutionary concept of ‘social interest,’ a new approach to lending which allows young African school graduates — considered ‘unbankable’…

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New report: Transformative political leadership for girls’ education

The United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) has launched a new report and policy note on  ‘Transformative political leadership to promote 12 years of quality…

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CAMFED launches International Women’s Day campaign

CAMFED’s International Women’s Day campaign launches today, demonstrating the benefits that accrue when educated girls become independent, influential leaders of sustainable businesses

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