When she thrives, we all thrive
Together this giving season, we can make a difference that ripples outward to benefit everyone.
In her election season blog, Fiona Mavhinga, co-founder of CAMFED’s CAMA alumnae network, reflects on what it takes to be a great leader. Focusing on CAMA’s women leaders, she describes how, through their education, those once among the most marginalized in society are using their life experiences to redefine the status quo and change the face of leadership in Africa.
Two examples in the political arena are Afishetu Alhassan and Hawa Tambo of Karaga District in northern Ghana. Born and raised in rural Karaga, Afishetu overcame numerous challenges to get an education, train as a teacher and eventually become the first female Assemblyperson and CAMA member to hold elected office in Ghana. Following in her footsteps, two years ago Hawa was elected to the Karaga District Assembly with strong support from community elders. The first girl in her village to complete secondary school, Hawa has first hand experience of the challenges her constituents face and a deep-seated desire to bring about lasting change. A role model and a trailblazer, Hawa’s story exemplifies what’s possible when girls get the education they need.
Read Fiona Mavhinga’s blog: Election Season Again – How our leaders can look to Africa for inspiration
Read Afishetu’s story
Read Hawa’s story
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