Agatha
When she was in Form 1, Agatha was sent home for two terms because she was unable to pay her school fees. However, her Headteacher…
Linda
In November 2018, Linda travelled to Lusaka, Zambia for the CAMA regional leadership summit, where she shared her expertise with CAMA members from across CAMFED’s…
Lilian
Lilian was born in a rural part of Tanzania. Her single mother worked hard to support Lilian through primary school and beyond, but the family…
Charity
Their positive impact made by Charity and her CAMA sisters is creating waves not only in their rural community, but across Africa and the world.…
Faith Nkala
When Faith completed school, she became a founding member of the CAMFED Association of women leaders educated with CAMFED support. This group of young women met…
Clarah Zinyama
Clarah was the first member of her family to finish school, and the first to pursue higher education. Growing up in a marginalized rural community…
Tereza
Tereza is from rural Malawi. She lives with her mother and three cousins who have been orphaned. To support the family Tereza’s mother does casual…
Grace
Grace lives in rural Malawi with her parents and six siblings. Neither of her parents completed their education, but, recognising their daughter’s brilliance, were determined…
Aneni
Aneni’s mother tragically passed away when she was three months old. Her father died only a few years later, leaving her in the care of…
Fatima
Fatima was orphaned as a young girl, and from the age of ten was raised by her grandmother. Deprivation in their rural community meant that…
Beauty
Rising out of a vulnerable childhood, Beauty is now a thriving agricultural entrepreneur and a pillar of her community. Equipped with education and training she…
Rockcilia
Rockcilia’s childhood was beset by tragedy. Her parents divorced when she was six, and she was sent to live with her grandmother. Shortly afterwards her…