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…
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…
“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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Passing the baton to Angeline Murimirwa
2023 is a milestone year for CAMFED: we celebrate our 30th anniversary, and we will see the membership of the CAMFED Association surpass a quarter…