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FilmSecondary EducationZambia

Video: Mapalo, Zambia

Growing up experiencing hardship made Mapalo shy, but with the support of CAMFED in school, she’s built her confidence and found her voice.

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NewsSecondary EducationMultiple countries

Education Day 2025

This International Day of Education (January 24), hear and learn from CAMFED experts who are taking action to uphold the fundamental right to education.

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NewsHigher EducationZambia

Equipping young women to succeed through higher education

CAMFED Zambia, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched a transformative initiative to enhance digital literacy and academic performance among young women from marginalized…

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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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NewsPress CoverageMultiple countries

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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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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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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FilmCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

Transforming education systems together: Delivering youth-led mentorship at scale

This video showcases learning about a collaborative research process co-led by CAMFED and government partners in Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe being used to examine how…

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NewsSystems TransformationMultiple countries

Transforming Education Systems Together: Regional Learning Visit

The visit gave an opportunity to screen a new documentary about a collaborative research process co-led by CAMFED and government partners in Tanzania, Zambia and…

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NewsAwards and PrizesZambia

CAMFED Zambia awarded 2024 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education

The Prize forms part of UNESCO's commitment to gender equality and nurturing future female leaders through education.

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NewsPartnershipMultiple countries

Supporting girls to learn, earn and accelerate Africa’s economic transformation

In the next phase of our long-standing collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, we’re supporting girls to thrive in school and 62,000 young women to transition…

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