To Fix U.S. Schools, Consider Camfed’s Work In Sub-Saharan Africa
In advance of Camfed Founder and President Ann Cotton's presentation at SXSWedu® this week, Forbes Contributor Jordan Shapiro spoke with Ann about how "Camfed succeeds…
CAMFED and Salesforce: How Technology Helps to Deliver Change at Scale
During a recent panel on girls’ education with First Lady Michelle Obama at the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, Angeline Murimirwa, CAMFED Regional Executive…
CAMFED Recognized as Leader in Use of Technology and Impact Data to Inform Girls’ Education Programs
A recent article on Devex, the social enterprise platform that delivers important news and intelligence for the development community, commended CAMFED for the effective use…
The Neglected Capital in the Fight against Poverty and Injustice
Watch Ann Cotton’s 5-minute presentation at the World Economic Forum 2015, discussing how CAMFED unlocks the rich capital in poor communities in support of girls’…
Mildred
Mildred’s essay about the role of sports in bringing peace to troubled communities is all about breaking down barriers, mobilizing communities, and working together in…
Sheila
Meet Sheila from Ghana, winner of the Commonwealth Essay Competition 2014 Gold Award.
From Rural Poverty to International Leadership on Girls’ Education: Angeline Murimirwa joins Michelle Obama
Today, Angeline Murimirwa, one of the first graduates of CAMFED’s community-led education programs in rural Africa - and now CAMFED Regional Executive Director - will…
A Powerful Network of Educated Young African Women Steps Up on International Human Rights Day
As Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for their unswerving advocacy of children’s rights, the world is meeting a…
Camfed Teacher Mentor Wins Ghana National Best Teacher Award
Yahaya Mumuni, a Camfed-trained Teacher Mentor working in Kanton Senior High School in rural Ghana, has won the coveted National Best Teacher Award for 2014,…
CAMFED Ghana Organizes Leadership and Enrichment Camp for Girls
CAMFED Ghana held opening ceremonies for its first Leadership and Enrichment Camp for Girls at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology on August 11,…
CAMFED Founder and President at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
I am delighted to share that the importance of supporting the education of girls in Africa is receiving unprecedented worldwide attention.
CAMFED Alumnae Leader at President Obama’s Summit
Ruka Yaro De-Liman, a leader of the CAMFED Alumnae in Ghana and an Innovation Bursary Scholar, has been awarded $25,000 at the Presidential Summit in…