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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Zimbabwe

Lisa, CAMFED Association Leader, Zimbabwe

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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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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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Malawi

Christina: When I close my eyes now and see my future, I see it brighter — Brighter and brighter, that I need sunglasses to make it visible!

My message to girls is that they should believe in themselves — they can do it. There's nothing impossible.

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Tanzania

Getruda: Education helped me see that I can influence positive change in the world

I’ve been on a transformative education journey with CAMFED, and now I’m plowing back into my community by supporting young women in Tanzania to access…

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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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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Malawi

Esnart: CAMFED’s support revealed my potential and helped me succeed in school

With CAMFED’s support, I completed secondary school, and now I’m on track to achieve my goal of becoming an independent woman.

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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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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Ghana

Ayisha

I’m Ayisha and I am on a mission to bring women from low-income communities in rural Ghana together in shea butter cooperatives to provide stable…

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StorySecondary EducationZimbabwe

Tinotenda

I’m Head Girl at my school, Junior MP for my district, an aspiring neuroscientist and powerful education advocate — inspiring girls with my passion for…

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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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