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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Zambia

Mwangala: Supporting educated young women to step into their power

I’m Mwangala, Programs Manager at CAMFED Zambia and member of the CAMFED Association of women leaders. I am testimony of the power of education to…

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BBC 100 Women spotlights CAMFED Association climate leader Naomi Chanda from Zambia

The BBC 100 Women list includes some of the most inspiring and influential women across the globe. CAMFED graduate Naomi is part of our network…

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“The time for donors to act is now.” – Donating to vetted organizations guarantees sustained impact

Social impact nonprofit Panorama Global explores why donating to vetted organizations, including CAMFED, guarantees sustained impact

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Zimbabwe

Lisa: Transforming setbacks into success

Education changed my life. I’m now a role model in my community, encouraging others to become great people who can challenge poverty.

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Why ‘big sisters’ matter

I'm Debora, a Learner Guide and school Matron in Tanzania. Once a vulnerable girl myself, I mentor students in Tanzania, helping them stay safe, stay…

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NewsAwards and PrizesGhana

CAMFED Ghana named winner of Inspiration for Change Award

At the 2024 Ghana Philanthropy Awards, Fairuza Abdul-Rashid Safian accepted an award on behalf of all in the organization.

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The New York Times: Support CAMFED this giving season

CAMFED named as a beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund for the second year running.

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BlogCommunity ChampionsZambia

How Zambian moms are uniting to keep vulnerable children in school

I decided to join the Mother Support Group because I wanted to counsel girls and help them progress in education. It feels really good that…

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StorySecondary EducationZambia

Mapalo: How I learned to stand tall through the power of education

Growing up I was very shy, I felt like no one could understand me because of the hardships that I’ve faced. But the support I’ve…

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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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BlogCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

“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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