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BlogSystems TransformationGlobal

Only ‘collective resilience’ can take us from surviving to thriving

CAMFED CEO Angeline Murimirwa shares key takeaways from a panel discussion with young leaders and education activists Dr. Vee Kativhu, Arshdeep (Arsh) Singh Randhawa, and…

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BlogCAMFED Association (CAMA)Tanzania

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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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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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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BlogCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

“Business is not just about making a living, it is about making a difference”

In part 2 of our blog series, ‘Crafting Change’, hear from Buchedo, Rosinah, Sicelosenkosi and Veronica about how their basket-weaving businesses benefit women, girls and…

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BlogCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

The trendsetting entrepreneurs on Tanzania’s fashion scene

In part 1 of our blog series, ‘Crafting Change’, hear from three Tanzanian entrepreneurs Anita, Lidya, and Helina who are building thriving fashion businesses with…

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BlogSecondary EducationMalawi

Q&A with Eliza, Teacher Mentor, Malawi

As a CAMFED trained Teacher Mentor, I always advise girls that marriage should be their last choice, that they should prioritize their education so that…

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BlogAgriculture GuidesZambia

Janet: I’m the boss! Here’s how I got into big business and became a landowner

Hear from agribusiness expert and CAMFED Business Guide Janet in this Q&A interview with Mukamulumbu Mweemba, Program Manager at CAMFED Zambia.

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BlogCAMFED Association (CAMA)Malawi

Q&A with Elizabeth, Peanut Entrepreneur

Since I started my business, I’ve become confident to make decisions — particularly financial ones — on my own, which is unusual in my rural…

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BlogChild MarriageGlobal

Five reasons why child marriage affects us all

Fiona Mavhinga, Executive Advisor for the CAMFED Association, tells how child marriage is standing in the way of progress towards many 2030 Global Goals. For…

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BlogResearchMultiple countries

Our journey to transforming education systems through youth-led innovation

CAMFED's close collaboration with government Ministries and research partners is looking at how we scale youth-led programs that drive up learning outcomes and post-school opportunities…

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