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NewsAbout CAMFEDGlobal

Lucy Lake to transition from CAMFED

"It has been an honor to serve CAMFED over the last 30 years, and to be part of such an incredible team who are steadfast…

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NewsAwards and PrizesGlobal

CAMFED awarded Al-Sumait Prize for African Development

The Board of Trustees of the prestigious Al-Sumait Prize has recognized CAMFED for its outstanding contribution in the field of education.

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FilmCAMFED Association (CAMA)Malawi

Video – Esnart, Malawi

Esnart, a CAMFED supported student in Malawi, scored 6 points (the highest grade) in her school leaving exams. She was one of only three students…

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Esnart: CAMFED’s support revealed my potential and helped me succeed in school

With CAMFED’s support, I completed secondary school, and now I’m on track to achieve my goal of becoming an independent woman.

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NewsSecondary EducationZambia

Associated Press features CAMFED’s climate leaders in Zambia

Discover the stories of young Zambian women ensuring that all children — including those living with disabilities — can learn and thrive in a changing…

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NewsAgriculture GuidesGhana

CAMFED launches climate-smart Agriculture Guide Program in partnership with Ministry in Ghana

At an event held on May 2nd, 2024, in Accra and attended by high-profile partners, stakeholders, and journalists, CAMFED announced the launch of its climate-smart…

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FilmEntrepreneurshipMalawi

Video – Elizabeth, Peanut Entrepreneur, Malawi

When you are educated, you build confidence and you are able to make decisions that can support your personal growth, and also the growth of…

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NewsClimate ChangeMultiple countries

Earth Day 2024: Young women growing green skills across rural Africa

CAMFED - led by young educated women - is ensuring the most marginalized girls and communities across Africa can build resilience to our changing climate.

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StoryBusiness GuidesTanzania

Sara: How I cultivated a thriving agribusiness in rural Tanzania–and teach other women to do it too!

I’m now an educated leader and trailblazing agripreneur, committed to plowing back to my community by training other women in climate-smart agribusiness.

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NewsLearner GuidesMultiple countries

New Research: How Learner Guides are shifting gender social norms

New research shows that CAMFED’s Learner Guides have become “agents of change” in challenging harmful gender social norms in their communities.

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Zambia

Abigail Kaindu: I escaped the trap of poverty, just because I was given the opportunity to go to school

Abigail, a determined leader from Zambia, overcame poverty and completed her education with CAMFED support. Now, she’s a role model and education activist, working tirelessly…

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NewsClimate ChangeMultiple countries

A new approach to climate education launched in partnership with Ministries of Education in Zambia and Zimbabwe

CAMFED, in partnership with Ministries of Education in Zambia and Zimbabwe, has launched a new in-school climate education program, led by young women graduates.

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