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CAMFED’s CEO on Julia Gillard’s leadership podcast

Julia Gillard's conversation with our CEO, Angie Murimirwa, charts the journey of a girl financially struggling to stay in school in rural Zimbabwe to a…

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“Economic success comes with responsibility”

In part 4 of our blog series, ‘Crafting Change’, hear from Diana, Lydia, Veronica and Victorine about how they’re championing the previously untapped potential of…

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BlogCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

The Zambian creatives driving social impact through art

In part 3 of our blog series, ‘Crafting Change’, hear from Febby, Salifyanji, Elizabeth and Lucy about how their passion for art has led to…

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“Business is not just about making a living, it is about making a difference”

In part 2 of our blog series, ‘Crafting Change’, hear from Buchedo, Rosinah, Sicelosenkosi and Veronica about how their basket-weaving businesses benefit women, girls and…

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The trendsetting entrepreneurs on Tanzania’s fashion scene

In part 1 of our blog series, ‘Crafting Change’, hear from three Tanzanian entrepreneurs Anita, Lidya, and Helina who are building thriving fashion businesses with…

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National Fundraising Awards (2024): Best Supporter Experience of the Year

CAMFED International has been awarded the 2024 National Fundraising Award for Best Supporter Experience.

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Research Symposium: Community action is the bedrock for systems transformation

At a symposium hosted by the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge, the University of Dar es Salaam…

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NewsLearner GuidesMultiple countries

New Research: How Learner Guides are shifting gender social norms

New research shows that CAMFED’s Learner Guides have become “agents of change” in challenging harmful gender social norms in their communities.

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A conversation between UK Minister for Africa and CAMFED’s CEO

"We cannot understand development unless we see it through the eyes of girls and women." - The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, Minister of State…

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CAMFED International to welcome Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as new Board Chair

We are excited to announce that Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen has been appointed as the new Board Chair of CAMFED International. Anne-Birgitte will take up the role…

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BlogCAMFED TeamMultiple countries

Passing the baton to Angeline Murimirwa

2023 is a milestone year for CAMFED: we celebrate our 30th anniversary, and we will see the membership of the CAMFED Association surpass a quarter…

CAMFED EarthDay COP27 panel

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CAMFED at COP27

Join us as we discuss climate education in the classroom and the community, with equity at its heart. Climate activists Harriet Cheelo and Natasha Lwanda…

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