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BlogGender EqualityGhana

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…

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NewsSecondary EducationMultiple countries

3 stages of girls’ education and development that can change everything

Investing in the education of girls and women is a proven way to improve the health and wealth of entire nations. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa,…

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BlogSecondary EducationGlobal

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…

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NewsCAMFED Association (CAMA)Ghana

Ayisha and Esther scoop national business awards in Ghana

Two CAMFED Association members have won top awards for their successful businesses. Ayisha Fuseini of Asheba Enterprise, a shea butter processor accepted two awards including…

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StoryCAMFED Association (CAMA)Ghana

Pearl

Pearl is a voracious changemaker in her community, and, with her fellow CAMFED Association members, a powerful force for change across Ghana and Africa. Together, they…

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StoryEntrepreneurshipZimbabwe

Tendai Dzingirai

Tendai is the national chairperson for CAMFED's CAMA alumnae network in Zimbabwe. As a Transition Guide, she provides pathways to independence for young women completing…

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NewsSocial JusticeMultiple countries

Together we’re making more noise for women and girls

100 years ago today marked a turning point for the British women’s suffrage movement -- the start of a journey of empowerment which continues to…

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NewsPress CoverageGlobal

BBC highlights CAMFED’s work to end child marriage through girls’ education

In an in-depth interview with Angeline Murimirwa, published by BBC News today, Lucy Sherriff explores the reasons why so many girls in sub-Saharan Africa become…

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NewsCAMFED Association (CAMA)Tanzania

REAL Centre research reveals ‘what works’ in education

A new policy paper released by the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge, using CAMFED data, shows the…

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NewsCAMFED Association (CAMA)Multiple countries

Amazing public response to CAMFED’s UK Aid Match appeal

Today Cambridge-based CAMFED, the Campaign for Female Education, praised the generosity of the UK public during its UK Aid Match fundraising appeal. The girls’ education…

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NewsSupporting CAMFEDGlobal

Unleashing the power of educated girls: 2017 highlights

In 2017, the CAMFED community celebrated several incredible landmarks, demonstrating the power of educated girls: There are now 100,000 activists for girls’ education in the…

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