A Cambridge event with the Yidan Prize Foundation – 7 Oct 2021
Inequality in education didn’t start with the pandemic—but it’s more starkly obvious now than ever before. We’re bringing together education and inclusion experts to explore…
Watch the CAMFED Annual Review 2020 Video
In a year that tested us all, our power came from our grassroots leadership - the young educated women in the CAMFED Association, who will…
Sustainable business opportunities for women in northern Ghana
CAMFED, the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Mastercard Foundation share the goal of supporting young women to access dignified and fulfilling work. Through an…
CAMFED honored with Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation
The prestigious 2021 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation recognizes our work in supporting girls to learn, thrive and lead, with an eagle eye…
Unlocking the power to lead a better world – Day of the African Child 2021
Day of the African Child (June 16th) is a day that calls for social justice, and every child’s right to a quality education, unlocking the…
This is the moment to invest in girls’ education
As G7 leaders meet to make decisions that affect the future of this planet, and the UK parliament has the opportunity to review its decision…
We can’t afford to lose our future leaders – it’s in our power to keep girls learning and safe from abuse
As a role model especially to girls, I help them discover their potential and their powers — for example the courage to become someone like…
Meet our three Mastercard Foundation-EARTH University Fellows tackling climate change
Three young women at the forefront of our movement have been awarded prestigious Mastercard Foundation-EARTH University Graduate Fellowships to enable them to grow CAMFED’s climate-smart…
Event – Women in Africa Leading Climate Action
In the world’s poorest communities, the education of girls is causally related to food supply for children and families, and a reduction in future carbon…
Nicholas Kristof unleashes groundswell of support for girls’ education among New York Times readers
Following CAMFED’s recognition as the Grand Prize Winner of Nicholas Kristof’s 2020 Holiday Impact Prize, announced in his column in the New York Times, generous…
Prisca
My name is Prisca. I am the mother of Suzen who is a Transition Guide* for Samfya district. My daughter Suzen was privileged to attend…
Girls’ exclusion from education is solvable
Angeline Murimirwa and Lydia Wilbard overcame great odds to complete education, went on to co-found the CAMFED Association of women leaders in Zimbabwe and Tanzania…