Diana: Uplifting women and girls through basket weaving
I understand first hand how poverty and exclusion can strip you of your dignity. That’s why I use my education to uplift others in my…
Eva, Pineapple Farmer, Tanzania
With CAMFED's support through school, I'm now fulfilling my potential as an entrepreneur and run a range of successful businesses—including a fruit farm.
Diris: Education unlocked my power, now I’m as fearless as a lion!
Like a lion, I am focused, fearless, and determined to overcome challenges! I’m Diris from Tanzania, read my story to learn how education transformed my…
Patience, Secondary Student, Hurungwe, Zimbabwe
I’m studying Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry so I can become a doctor and work at a local hospital. My parents struggled to send me to…
Fatuma, Learner Guide and student representative at The East African Community (EAC) Women’s Intergenerational Dialog, Tanzania
My experiences as a Learner Guide and student representative at the East African Community Women’s Intergenerational Dialog have given me the confidence to speak boldly…
Elizabeth, Learner Guide and Entrepreneur, Malawi
Having received unwavering support through school from my community and CAMFED, I am committed to paying it forward by motivating other children to remain in…
Ulither, Entrepreneur, Former Learner Guide, and BTEC holder, Zimbabwe
As a Learner Guide, l gained confidence to become a voice for the voiceless in my community. Now, l am able to advocate for my…
Hawaji, IT Graduate, Malawi
With CAMFED's support through school, I'm now a confident, educated leader in tech, forging ahead to transform my underserved community.
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…
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.
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…
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.