African women champion sustainability this World Environment Day
A new video, following on from CAMFED’s recognition with a UN Global Climate Change Award in 2019, shines a light on the leadership of young…
CAMFED Association COVID Action Montage
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAMFED Association members go above and beyond to support vulnerable children to stay safe and keep learning.
Finding strength in a crisis
As COVID-19 continues to impact education systems around the world, Kim Starkey Jonker has written in Forbes about how highly effective organizations are responding to…
Taking action on Menstrual Hygiene Day
Young women leaders in the CAMFED Association (CAMA) are spreading awareness and taking action this Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28). They have experienced first hand…
The lack of menstrual products pushed many of my friends out of school
For Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May 2020), Esnath shines a spotlight on the consequences when girls can’t afford basic menstrual products.
Supporting young women into Technical and Vocational Education and Training
CAMFED Ghana is supporting a new national campaign launched by our partner the Council For Technical And Vocational Educational Training (COTVET). The campaign is being…
Chelsea Flower Show 2019 highlights: The CAMFED Garden
Step out of lockdown (virtually) and be transported back to The CAMFED Garden at the 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show by watching our highlights video.…
African women leading community action for vulnerable girls
Across rural districts in sub-Saharan Africa, we are coordinating with members of the CAMFED Association to reach out to the most vulnerable girls in their…
CAMFED – UN Global Climate Action Award | Narrated by Stella McCartney
As a result of CAMFED's Agriculture Guide initiative, a movement of young women are now leading effective action on climate change through sustainable agriculture in…
Day of the Girl 2018: Belawu & Issah
Across sub-Saharan Africa, CAMFED alumnae in the CAMA network support more girls to go to school, succeed and lead. Belawu, who lives in rural Ghana,…
Bervelyn
Bervelyn comes from a small community in Ghana’s Central Region. When she was young, her father became ill and could no longer work to support…
Tisiyenji
Like many of her peers in the CAMFED Association, Tisiyenji has built entrepreneurial skills which help her to earn an income to support her future…