CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

Camfed’s 2025 Highlights report emphasizes the importance of girls’ education in Africa, showcasing significant progress made toward empowering young women. The initiative has supported more than 5 million girls in their education, enabling them to complete school and gain critical life skills. C...

Camfed, an organization focused on supporting girls’ education in Africa, emphasizes the importance of proper attire for young women entering the workforce. Many girls who have benefited from Camfed’s programs face challenges in securing employment due to a lack of appropriate clothing. Dress cod...

CAMFED has been named a beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund for the third consecutive year. Recognized for its grassroots-led approach, CAMFED is the sole international nonprofit among this year’s selected organizations. The initiative focuses on empowering girls in rural African c...

CAMFED has been named a beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund for the third consecutive year, with donations up to $500,000 being matched. As the only international organization selected among this year’s nonprofits, CAMFED is recognized for its grassroots model that helps girls in r...

Grace, a young woman from Zimbabwe, transformed her life through education and entrepreneurship, overcoming the challenges of losing her parents and living in poverty. Supported by the CAMFED program, she received the resources necessary to succeed in school, including fees, uniforms, and menstru...

On October 11, the Day of the Girl emphasizes the power of education in unlocking leadership potential among girls. CAMFED is dedicated to supporting girls and young women, ensuring they not only stay in school but thrive academically and socially. Students like Francisca and Fatou from Ghana sha...

Young people in Ghana are taking charge of the green economy, driven by the government’s National Green Jobs Strategy (2021-2025), which aims to create job opportunities in sustainable industries. A collaborative research project by CAMFED and the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Res...

More than 200 girls from Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe participated in CAMFED’s STEM camps held in August 2025. These camps, co-hosted with local ministries of education and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, aimed to inspire girls from rural communities to explore careers in science, technology...

Maxime Michel has been appointed executive director of CAMFED Canada, effective Sept. 29, 2025. She brings extensive experience in international development and a leadership style that aligns with CAMFED’s mission to promote equity and impact. The board of CAMFED Canada welcomes her values-driven...

CAMFED Malawi has been awarded the title of best non-governmental organization (NGO) for girls’ education in Malawi, recognized on Aug. 29, 2025, during the annual NGO Day. Executive Director Susan Silika accepted the award from Dr. Nertha Semphere Mgala, principal secretary for the Ministry of G...

Ida Deleza, known as Senior Chief Chikumbu in Mulanje, Malawi, has been a dedicated advocate for girls’ education since her teaching career began more than 20 years ago. After becoming chief in 2011, she focused on combating issues that lead to girls dropping out of school, such as early marriage...

Six graduates from the CAMFED Association in Tanzania and Zimbabwe are spearheading research on how young women create successful businesses. They participated in the Youth Researchers Academy in Harare, which focused on enhancing their qualitative and quantitative research skills. This initiativ...