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Linda-Dassah-Ghana (3)

NewsCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

CAMFED graduate named Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Youth Leader for 2026

Linda, an unstoppable leader in the CAMFED Association from Ghana, steps up as Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Youth Leaders.

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NewsCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

Kumbuso, CAMFED Association Member, champions youth inclusion at Africa’s Sustainable Development Forum

At the twelfth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development held in April 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kumbuso Phiri from Zambia, a…

Paramount Chief Kaduya

NewsCommunity ChampionsMalawi

Paramount Chief in Malawi: “I will not tolerate child marriages”

CAMFED Malawi recently met with traditional leaders, including the only female Paramount Chief, committed to protecting girls from child marriage and keeping them in school.

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NewsSystems TransformationZambia

Day of the African Child 2026 – Removing barriers to learning

For Day of the African Child 2026, we spotlight how holistic support helps remove barriers that prevent girls from learning.

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StorySecondary EducationGhana

Innocent: My dream of becoming a journalist and helping others feels within reach

After graduating school, I am excited to join the CAMFED Association to challenge gender stereotypes and change the narrative for rural girls like me.

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BlogTeachersMalawi

Miriam: Your future is bright, go claim it!

My journey from a school student to a business owner, university graduate, and educator shows that with support and determination, anything is possible.

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NewsAbout CAMFEDMultiple countries

Our sisterhood on the global stage: CAMFED at Skoll World Forum

In April 2026, the Skoll World Forum in Oxford brought together global changemakers, including members of the CAMFED Association, Africa's fastest growing network of women…

CAMA-Julia Gillard-Malawi 2026

NewsAbout CAMFEDMalawi

The Hon Julia Gillard AC: A decade of commitment to a new generation of leaders

This year marks a decade since Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia and inaugural Chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, became Patron…

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Ghana

Jemimah: “Where you come from does not define where you can go”

I grew up facing financial barriers that delayed my education, but with determination and support from CAMFED, I found my way back to school. Today,…

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BlogResearchTanzania

Data for Education Excellence: Strengthening Data Use to Improve Education Outcomes in Tanzania

Working in close collaboration with government and school communities across Tanzania to harness the power of data and support improved learning outcomes, particularly for marginalized…

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Ghana

Ernestina: Rural girls’ dreams are valid and achievable

For rural girls, seeing someone who has overcome similar challenges gives them hope and direction. I am proud to be that example in my community.

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NewsResearchMultiple countries

“Research about us, without us…is not for us”

Six CAMFED Association members are leading research into CAMFED’s livelihoods programs in Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

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