Celebrating Young African Women Entrepreneurs and Mentors During Global Money Week
The young leaders of CAMA, Camfed’s alumnae association, are showing their communities and nations how a little bit of money can go a long way…
Data as a Democratic Process
Across countless communities of sub-Saharan Africa, children politely answer questions posed by researchers. Then silence. Who knows what happens to the information, how it is…
To Fix U.S. Schools, Consider Camfed’s Work In Sub-Saharan Africa
In advance of Camfed Founder and President Ann Cotton's presentation at SXSWedu® this week, Forbes Contributor Jordan Shapiro spoke with Ann about how "Camfed succeeds…
The Mothers of Malawi: Providing Food for Thought
In a village in the Machinga district of Malawi, Mrs Matiki is stirring a huge pot of porridge, fortified with groundnuts. She and her five…
CAMFED and Salesforce: How Technology Helps to Deliver Change at Scale
During a recent panel on girls’ education with First Lady Michelle Obama at the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, Angeline Murimirwa, CAMFED Regional Executive…
CAMFED Recognized as Leader in Use of Technology and Impact Data to Inform Girls’ Education Programs
A recent article on Devex, the social enterprise platform that delivers important news and intelligence for the development community, commended CAMFED for the effective use…
The Neglected Capital in the Fight against Poverty and Injustice
Watch Ann Cotton’s 5-minute presentation at the World Economic Forum 2015, discussing how CAMFED unlocks the rich capital in poor communities in support of girls’…
Mildred
Mildred’s essay about the role of sports in bringing peace to troubled communities is all about breaking down barriers, mobilizing communities, and working together in…
Sheila
Meet Sheila from Ghana, winner of the Commonwealth Essay Competition 2014 Gold Award.
Edith
Meet Edith, a former CAMFED scholar who lives in Mpika, Zambia, along with her mother.
From Rural Poverty to International Leadership on Girls’ Education: Angeline Murimirwa joins Michelle Obama
Today, Angeline Murimirwa, one of the first graduates of CAMFED’s community-led education programs in rural Africa - and now CAMFED Regional Executive Director - will…
A Powerful Network of Educated Young African Women Steps Up on International Human Rights Day
As Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for their unswerving advocacy of children’s rights, the world is meeting a…