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NewsPartnershipZambia

Clean water project for primary school children launches in Zambia

CAMFED and King Philanthropies, together with SOURCE Global, join forces to address the urgent need for safe drinking water at a rural primary school in…

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NewsSecondary EducationMultiple countries

Day of the African Child 2024

This Day of the African Child (June 16) hear from the girls we serve and from the school community members who will stop at nothing…

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StorySecondary EducationZambia

Elizabeth: Dreaming of a future without limits

Material and emotional support from CAMFED raised my aspirations and academic achievements. Now, I’m thriving in school and hope to study Medicine in future.

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StoryCommunity ChampionsZambia

My joy as a Zambian Teacher is seeing girls thrive in education

As a Teacher Mentor in rural Zambia for more than 12 years, I’m so happy when I see girls coming to school and being educated.…

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NewsSecondary EducationZambia

Associated Press features CAMFED’s climate leaders in Zambia

Discover the stories of young Zambian women ensuring that all children — including those living with disabilities — can learn and thrive in a changing…

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NewsClimate ChangeMultiple countries

Earth Day 2024: Young women growing green skills across rural Africa

CAMFED - led by young educated women - is ensuring the most marginalized girls and communities across Africa can build resilience to our changing climate.

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Zambia

Abigail Kaindu: I escaped the trap of poverty, just because I was given the opportunity to go to school

Abigail, a determined leader from Zambia, overcame poverty and completed her education with CAMFED support. Now, she’s a role model and education activist, working tirelessly…

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NewsClimate ChangeMultiple countries

A new approach to climate education launched in partnership with Ministries of Education in Zambia and Zimbabwe

CAMFED, in partnership with Ministries of Education in Zambia and Zimbabwe, has launched a new in-school climate education program, led by young women graduates.

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StoryLearner GuidesZambia

Harriet

As National Chairperson for the CAMFED Association in Zambia, I'm a champion for other girls and young women in my communities, and committed to making…

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NewsAgriculture GuidesMultiple countries

New research reveals the impact of young women climate leaders in Africa

1,078 CAMFED Agriculture Guides and the 9,262 agripreneurs they trained and supported across three countries, have reached more than 100,000 community members with climate-smart techniques.

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NewsCAMFED Association (CAMA)Zambia

These soccer stars are changing the game for women in Zambia

Hear from our sports game changers! Memory and Abigail are CAMFED Association members who are excelling in soccer (football) as trained referees. Supported by CAMFED…

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Zambia

Abigail, Soccer Referee

I am Abigail, a CAMFED Association member and professional soccer (football) referee, from Mpika District in Zambia. Working in this male-dominated field has its challenges,…

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