Raising my voice for justice and gender equality
I feel a sense of injustice for my mother. She was just a girl when she married my father, a much older man. When he…
Growing up with a disability did not stop me becoming who I am today
"Growing up with a disability did not stop me becoming who I am today, it was actually my greatest motivation. It made me want to…
Unstoppable change in Africa: Ours is the power of proximity
Having used their lived experience of poverty and marginalization to turn things around for themselves, and for the next generation, Fiona and Angie share their…
These female entrepreneurs in Ghana #PressforProgress in their communities every day
On International Women's Day, Fiona Mavhinga celebrates the progress of two women-led enterprises in Ghana. Once supported by CAMFED to start their businesses, they are…
3 stages of girls’ education and development that can change everything
Today, on World Day of Social Justice, we are highlighting the fact that across sub-Saharan Africa, 28 million girls are out of school. We're calling…
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…
#16DaysActivism: To end GBV we must end child marriage
This blog provides an overview of what CAMFED is doing to empower young women and communities to end child marriage as part of their 3-month…
World AIDS Day: Ending child marriage is key to our fight against HIV/AIDS
Gloria highlights the impact of child marriage on the prevalence of HIV among young women in sub-Saharan Africa. She explains how through education, members of…
3 survivors of child marriage share their stories
Three girls from rural Zambia, where CAMFED works, are bravely sharing their stories and giving you the opportunity to better understand how girls who live…
How girls’ education can tackle climate change
Fiona Mavhinga, Executive Advisor for the CAMFED Association, explores the link between girls’ education and the mitigation of climate change. This blog highlights that empowering…
Q&A : Why are so many girls at risk of child marriage?
In this Q&A with Prisca Kaoma, a CAMFED Teacher Mentor teaching at secondary school level in Zambia, she answers questions about the barriers to girl's…
These mothers and their school meals are the backbone of the community
This World Food Day, as the international community discusses how we can best support rural development and food security, Ina Mozhendi reflects on her recent…