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A group of seven people joyfully jump in the air while holding signs. Each sign reads messages like, "I am a Transition Guide" and "I am a CAMA Member." They are on a paved area with greenery and a building in the background.

A group of seven people joyfully jump in the air while holding signs. Each sign reads messages like, "I am a Transition Guide" and "I am a CAMA Member." They are on a paved area with greenery and a building in the background.

Pop Quiz! What is a CAMFED โ€œTransition Guideโ€? ๐ŸŒฑ

Transition Guides support young people through major life and education transitions.

They mentor girls as they finish school, supporting their next step into work, education, or business.

Follow along to learn more! โžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ค

#CAMFED #GirlsEducation

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Rita, a woman in a pink salmon colored shirt stands in front of a school building wearing glasses and hair tied back into a ponytail.

Rita, a woman in a pink salmon colored shirt stands in front of a school building wearing glasses and hair tied back into a ponytail.

Rita, a woman in a pink salmon colored shirt stands in front of a school building wearing glasses and hair tied back into a ponytail.

Rita, a woman in a pink salmon colored shirt stands in front of a school building wearing glasses and hair tied back into a ponytail.

I am living proof that when you educate a girl, she becomes a leader and everything around her becomes better. ๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿงก

I became a Girlsโ€™ Education Officer to encourage girls to complete school. With support, girls can still achieve their dreams. ๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’–โ€”Rita, Ghana

https://camfed.org/rita-abamah/

5 days ago 1 1 0 0
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Stronger partnerships = more opportunities for women ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

CAMFED Tanzania recently met with the Ministry of Youth Development to explore how we can collaborate on mentorship, skills training, and facilitating access to employment.

Proud to see graduates in the CAMFED Association leading change!

1 week ago 1 1 0 0
A group of people gathered around a table, collaboratively working on a project, with notebooks and glass containers on the surface. The setting appears to be a meeting or workshop.

A group of people gathered around a table, collaboratively working on a project, with notebooks and glass containers on the surface. The setting appears to be a meeting or workshop.

A group of individuals are seated around a conference table engaged in discussion. Notebooks, papers, and water bottles are on the table. Light streams in from large windows in the background.

A group of individuals are seated around a conference table engaged in discussion. Notebooks, papers, and water bottles are on the table. Light streams in from large windows in the background.

Three individuals are standing outdoors, smiling and holding certificates. They are in front of a garden area with a tent in the background. The certificates have logos and text, but specific details are unclear.

Three individuals are standing outdoors, smiling and holding certificates. They are in front of a garden area with a tent in the background. The certificates have logos and text, but specific details are unclear.

"Research about us, without us, is not for us."

We're young researchers from Tanzania and Zimbabwe, studying how young women build sustainable livelihoods after school.

We're asking questions that matter, shaped by our lived experiences. Because solutions are most powerful when created with us. ๐ŸŒ

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Education gave me a voice.

Now, I have the confidence to join conversations and come up with climate-smart solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing my community

โ€”Dorcas, Zambia ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

Like & repost to celebrate leaders like Dorcas!๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒฑ

1 week ago 1 1 0 0
Gladys, a young woman in a red off the shoulder shirt, with curly brown hair, sitting in front of a window with a gold curtain.

Gladys, a young woman in a red off the shoulder shirt, with curly brown hair, sitting in front of a window with a gold curtain.

A person is speaking into a microphone in front of a podium, with a laptop and a vase of flowers nearby. Behind them is a red banner with the CAMFED logo and the text: "Improving Access to Quality Education. Together We Can!

A person is speaking into a microphone in front of a podium, with a laptop and a vase of flowers nearby. Behind them is a red banner with the CAMFED logo and the text: "Improving Access to Quality Education. Together We Can!

The image shows a person seated in a radio studio, wearing headphones and sitting in front of a microphone and mixing console. The studio has wooden paneling.

The image shows a person seated in a radio studio, wearing headphones and sitting in front of a microphone and mixing console. The studio has wooden paneling.

Hi sisters, my name is Gladys, and I am a journalist in Malawi ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ผ

I was determined in my heart that one day I would break the cycle of poverty.

As a journalist, I can be there for vulnerable groups to carry their voice and amplify it. ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ’› โ€”Gladys, Malawi

Read more โžก๏ธ https://camfed.org/gladys/

1 week ago 1 1 0 0
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Turned my passion for fashion into a thriving business ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Now I help young women build skills, confidence, and their own businesses.โ€”Mavis, fashion entrepreneur, Ghana ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ

Follow for more stories from #WomenInBusiness across Africa! โœจ

#CAMEDsisterhood #FashionBusiness

1 week ago 1 1 0 0
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I chose to believe impossible hadn't been done yet.

Where I come from, there wasn't a doctor, so I became one. ๐Ÿฉบ

With support, I pushed through doubt and stayed focused on serving my community.

Now I show girls what's possibleโ€”Dr. Tarlent, Zimbabwe ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ

#WorldHealthDay

๐Ÿ“– camfed.org/dr-tarlent/

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A group of people wearing matching maroon uniforms stands outdoors on grass, smiling and posing with a gesture of peace signs. Behind them, there's a banner with the text "CAMFED" and a leafy tree.

A group of people wearing matching maroon uniforms stands outdoors on grass, smiling and posing with a gesture of peace signs. Behind them, there's a banner with the text "CAMFED" and a leafy tree.

If you believe that when girls and women are educated everything changes, then this is where you belong ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฟโœจ

Join our global #CAMFEDsisterhood by signing the pledge ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ

โœ๏ธ camfed.org/pledge/

2 weeks ago 1 2 0 0
A large group of people posing together in a classroom. Some are standing on the floor, while others are seated or standing on desks. There are tables with various items such as bags and a water bottle in the foreground. The atmosphere is lively and cheerful.

A large group of people posing together in a classroom. Some are standing on the floor, while others are seated or standing on desks. There are tables with various items such as bags and a water bottle in the foreground. The atmosphere is lively and cheerful.

A group of smiling people standing together, some waving. They are dressed in various colorful outfits and appear to be gathered in front of a building with doors and windows.

A group of smiling people standing together, some waving. They are dressed in various colorful outfits and appear to be gathered in front of a building with doors and windows.

A classroom setting with numerous people seated at desks, attentively facing a person speaking at the front. A clock is visible on the wall above a chalkboard. A PowerPoint slide is projected at the front of the classroom.

A classroom setting with numerous people seated at desks, attentively facing a person speaking at the front. A clock is visible on the wall above a chalkboard. A PowerPoint slide is projected at the front of the classroom.

A group of people are in a classroom setting. Two individuals at the front hold a poster with diagrams and writing. Others sit at tables and listen. There's a window in the background with some natural light coming through.

A group of people are in a classroom setting. Two individuals at the front hold a poster with diagrams and writing. Others sit at tables and listen. There's a window in the background with some natural light coming through.

This is what holistic support looks like!

Over 1,000 students in Tanzania recently came together to build life skills for university & beyond.๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐ŸŽ“

We learned how to:
๐Ÿ’ฐ Budget
๐Ÿงญ Explore future career paths
โค๏ธ Understand our health and rights

Now we have more confidence to shape our own futures!๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฟโœจ

2 weeks ago 1 1 0 0
A group of young women wearing CAMFED-branded shirts and lanyards are seated together indoors. They are smiling, and the background shows a crowd of people, suggesting a conference or large event setting.

A group of young women wearing CAMFED-branded shirts and lanyards are seated together indoors. They are smiling, and the background shows a crowd of people, suggesting a conference or large event setting.

A group of individuals wearing lanyards and casual attire stands together indoors. They are in front of a backdrop displaying logos. All are smiling at the camera.

A group of individuals wearing lanyards and casual attire stands together indoors. They are in front of a backdrop displaying logos. All are smiling at the camera.

Three individuals smiling, wearing matching CAMFED Zambia t-shirts and blue lanyards, posing with peace signs. Background includes banners for the Ministry of Youth Sports & Arts and the National Youth Development Council.

Three individuals smiling, wearing matching CAMFED Zambia t-shirts and blue lanyards, posing with peace signs. Background includes banners for the Ministry of Youth Sports & Arts and the National Youth Development Council.

Two people standing in front of a banner featuring logos for the Ministry of Youth Sports & Arts and the National Youth Development Council. Both are smiling and wearing event lanyards.

Two people standing in front of a banner featuring logos for the Ministry of Youth Sports & Arts and the National Youth Development Council. Both are smiling and wearing event lanyards.

Our voices MATTER โ€” and we're using them to lead. ๐Ÿ“ขโ€ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ During Zambiaโ€™s #NationalYouthWeek, CAMFED graduates joined thousands at the Careers Fair in Lusaka, to share what theyโ€™re building.

Together, we're continuing to build pathways for the next generation to thrive. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฟโœจ

2 weeks ago 1 0 0 0
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Taking a moment to celebrate how far we've come โœจ

What's something you're proud of achieving recently? Let's cheer each other on in the comments ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ’–

#CAMFEDsisterhood #GirlsEducation

2 weeks ago 1 0 0 0
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Dance with us! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฟ

We are CAMFED graduates, building businesses that we can GROW. ๐ŸŒฑ

During a recent training in Malawi, we learned how to produce goods & scale our enterprises. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿงผ๐Ÿฅœ

Now, we're passing these skills on - training others, creating jobs & supporting more girls in school. ๐Ÿ’–โœ๏ธ

3 weeks ago 1 0 0 0
Two people are smiling at the camera. One is wearing a black Bugs Bunny sweater, and the other is in a maroon top. They are sitting close together in a room with wooden doors in the background.

Two people are smiling at the camera. One is wearing a black Bugs Bunny sweater, and the other is in a maroon top. They are sitting close together in a room with wooden doors in the background.

A group of people are seated around a rectangular arrangement of tables in a conference room. Papers, notebooks, water bottles, and snacks are on the tables. A person is standing at the front near a projector, addressing the participants. Large sheets of paper with notes are displayed on one wall. The room is well-lit, with a ceiling-mounted lighting system.

A group of people are seated around a rectangular arrangement of tables in a conference room. Papers, notebooks, water bottles, and snacks are on the tables. A person is standing at the front near a projector, addressing the participants. Large sheets of paper with notes are displayed on one wall. The room is well-lit, with a ceiling-mounted lighting system.

A woman stands in front of flip charts with handwritten notes, appearing to give a presentation. The charts contain objective statements and other educational content. The woman is wearing glasses and a colorful, patterned shirt.

A woman stands in front of flip charts with handwritten notes, appearing to give a presentation. The charts contain objective statements and other educational content. The woman is wearing glasses and a colorful, patterned shirt.

Three young women are seated at a table inside a classroom. They are smiling at the camera. Behind them on the wall are large sheets of paper with writing. A water bottle and some papers are on the table in front of them.

Three young women are seated at a table inside a classroom. They are smiling at the camera. Behind them on the wall are large sheets of paper with writing. A water bottle and some papers are on the table in front of them.

CAMFED Association graduates trained as Transition Guides: mentors helping school graduates find work, start businesses, or continue their education. ๐ŸŒฑ

Now theyโ€™re back in their communities, supporting young people to set goals and move forward with confidence. ๐Ÿ’ซ

#CAMFEDsisterhood

3 weeks ago 1 1 0 0
A person smiling and holding various school supplies, including BIC pens and a pack of Always sanitary products. In the background, there are several boxes and a table.

A person smiling and holding various school supplies, including BIC pens and a pack of Always sanitary products. In the background, there are several boxes and a table.

A large group of students in uniform, with adults among them, pose outdoors holding educational supplies. They are smiling and appear to be celebrating. Trees and a building are visible in the background.

A large group of students in uniform, with adults among them, pose outdoors holding educational supplies. They are smiling and appear to be celebrating. Trees and a building are visible in the background.

A person speaks into a microphone in an outdoor setting, addressing a seated group of people in school uniforms. The audience is attentively listening. Some individuals in the front row are wearing patterned skirts. The scene is surrounded by greenery, including trees and bushes.

A person speaks into a microphone in an outdoor setting, addressing a seated group of people in school uniforms. The audience is attentively listening. Some individuals in the front row are wearing patterned skirts. The scene is surrounded by greenery, including trees and bushes.

Two people are smiling while holding Always sanitary products in a classroom setting. One is dressed in a white shirt, and the other is wearing a school uniform. Students are visible in the background.

Two people are smiling while holding Always sanitary products in a classroom setting. One is dressed in a white shirt, and the other is wearing a school uniform. Students are visible in the background.

These smiles speak louder than words ever could!! ๐Ÿฅนโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ“’

CAMFED Association members in Zambia showed up for students at a local school in Lusaka, sharing words of encouragement & donating supplies like notebooks, pens, and period products to support girls to stay in school. ๐Ÿ’ซ๐ŸŒฑ

#TogetherWeCan ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฟ

3 weeks ago 1 0 0 0
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We were young girls with big dreams ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’–

Now weโ€™re educated leaders, reaching new heights & showing rural girls across Africa whatโ€™s possible ๐Ÿ’ซ

Follow our global movement for girlsโ€™ education! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ

#CAMFEDsisterhood #GirlsEducation

4 weeks ago 1 0 0 0
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"What we measure matters."

@camfed.bsky.social's Angeline Murimirwa explains how graduates become first responders, reinvesting in their communities to drive systems transformation.

This is the 2nd of 7 essays produced in partnership with
@ciffchild.bsky.social.

Read more: dvx.cm/jphqie

4 weeks ago 3 2 0 0
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A person stands behind a glass counter in a mobile phone shop. The walls are lined with various phone accessories and electronics. A Dell monitor is visible on the counter.

A person stands behind a glass counter in a mobile phone shop. The walls are lined with various phone accessories and electronics. A Dell monitor is visible on the counter.

A person in a blue work uniform is sitting at a desk with various electronic repair tools and inspecting a mobile phone. There is a laptop open on the desk surrounded by various items such as tools and phone cases.

A person in a blue work uniform is sitting at a desk with various electronic repair tools and inspecting a mobile phone. There is a laptop open on the desk surrounded by various items such as tools and phone cases.

A person standing in an electronics store, smiling and raising one hand. The store has a variety of phone accessories displayed on the walls. A Dell monitor is visible on the counter along with scattered electronic items.

A person standing in an electronics store, smiling and raising one hand. The store has a variety of phone accessories displayed on the walls. A Dell monitor is visible on the counter along with scattered electronic items.

#InternationalDayOfHappiness โ˜บ๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ

My name is Happiness, & I run a mobile repair and tech business in Zimbabwe. With my profits, I support 4 children in my community with school items so they can learn and thrive.

There is power in persistence.โ€”Happiness, Zimbabwe ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ

Read more: https://bit.ly/3NzOcGs

1 month ago 2 1 0 0
A group of nine young women in uniforms stand indoors on a blue floor. Eight wear matching striped nurse uniforms with hats, and one is in a different uniform. They are smiling and making peace signs.

A group of nine young women in uniforms stand indoors on a blue floor. Eight wear matching striped nurse uniforms with hats, and one is in a different uniform. They are smiling and making peace signs.

A group of young women in nurse uniforms pose together inside a room with light blue flooring. They are standing near a white pillar, with one person wearing a different uniform from the others. A portrait is visible on the wall above them.

A group of young women in nurse uniforms pose together inside a room with light blue flooring. They are standing near a white pillar, with one person wearing a different uniform from the others. A portrait is visible on the wall above them.

A group of people in uniforms are gathered in a room, appearing to interact with an individual seated on a bed. They are holding bags that seem to contain items like bread. The room has patterned curtains, and there is a box of supplies on a bed nearby.

A group of people in uniforms are gathered in a room, appearing to interact with an individual seated on a bed. They are holding bags that seem to contain items like bread. The room has patterned curtains, and there is a box of supplies on a bed nearby.

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿฅ #CAMFEDassociation members in northern Zambia are studying nursing, and giving back through community service at a local hospital.

๐Ÿ” When a girl is educated, she grows into a leader, supporting more children in her community to stay in school.

#FutureNurses

1 month ago 2 1 0 0
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Life wouldnโ€™t be the same without my sisters. ๐Ÿ’–

We learn together and lift each other up, even when the path isnโ€™t easy!

Because when girls and women support each other, we stay in school, pursue our goals, and help the next generation do the same. ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

#CAMFEDsisterhood

1 month ago 1 0 0 0
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We are the #CAMFEDsisterhood and we represent ALL kinds of careers.

From nurses ๐Ÿฉบ to fashion designers ๐Ÿ‘— to entrepreneurs ๐Ÿ’ผ and marketers๐Ÿ“Š, women are strengthening their communities through their income.

Stand with women in business who are helping keep children in school โžก๏ธ camfed.org/action

1 month ago 1 1 0 0
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#WomenSupportingWomen means empathy, mentorship, and compassion!๐Ÿ’–

Last weekend, we heard from Dr. Tarlent, a doctor and #CAMFEDassociation member.

She spoke about the power of #sisterhood โ€“ seeing someone with a similar background step into leadership helped her believe she could do it too.๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฟ

1 month ago 1 1 0 0
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Feeling hopeless for the future?

Introducing the โœจCAMFED sisterhoodโœจ

Africa's largest network of educated women blazing a trail in business ๐Ÿ“ˆ policy ๐Ÿ“ƒ education ๐Ÿ“š healthcare ๐Ÿฉบ and sustainability ๐ŸŒฑ

Take ACTION for women and girls today: camfed.org/action

#IWD2026 #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

1 month ago 2 1 0 0
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CEO of giving back to my community โœจ

I built my thriving organic haircare business from nothing.

Now I provide fresh fruits for disadvantaged schoolchildren, improving their nutrition so they can learn & lead.๐Ÿฅญ๐ŸŽ’

โ€”Zenobia, Ghana๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ

camfed.org/action

#CAMFEDsisterhood #WomenInBusiness #IWD2026

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
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I'm Celani, and this is my story. ๐Ÿชกโœจ

Growing up in rural Zimbabwe, I thought school uniforms were a luxury. Now I know we just didn't have the money.

That's why I now make affordable uniforms for vulnerable girls like me, so they too can learn and thrive. โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

#CAMFEDsisterhood #GirlsEducation

1 month ago 1 1 0 0
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When women succeed, everyone thrives.

We are the #CAMFEDsisterhood โ€” thousands of entrepreneurs across Africa using our profits to support children through school.

Stand with us this Women's History Month ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’›

Follow to join the movement.

#IWD2026 #WomenInBusiness #GirlsEducation

1 month ago 2 0 0 1
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Proud of how far we've come๐Ÿฅน

From disadvantaged backgrounds to thriving in business together.๐Ÿค

Today, we supply chalk to rural schools and use our profits to keep children in school with books, pens & essentials.โ€”Fatuma, Tanzania๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Follow to hear more from #WomenInBusiness across Africa!

#IWD2026

1 month ago 3 0 0 0
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"I bring the child I once was into everything I do, asking โ€˜How do we account for the child who feels hopeless?"our CEO Angeline Murimirwa told Forbes Africa in their feature celebrating powerhouse women from across Africa.

When we show up collectively, girls learn, thrive & lead. โœจ

#Over30Under50

1 month ago 1 1 0 0
An individual stands in a field wearing a "CAMFED" shirt and is smiling. There is a text overlay with the name "Grace" and a question about supporting more girls through school with profits. The background shows rows of plants and large trees.

An individual stands in a field wearing a "CAMFED" shirt and is smiling. There is a text overlay with the name "Grace" and a question about supporting more girls through school with profits. The background shows rows of plants and large trees.

A person wearing a red shirt is tending to a garden with small plants. They are smiling and leaning forward. There are trees and a brick wall in the background. Text on the image reads: "A: It is my greatest joy. At the moment, I am supporting three girls through school. Knowing that they do not have to endure the struggles I went through makes everything worthwhile.

A person wearing a red shirt is tending to a garden with small plants. They are smiling and leaning forward. There are trees and a brick wall in the background. Text on the image reads: "A: It is my greatest joy. At the moment, I am supporting three girls through school. Knowing that they do not have to endure the struggles I went through makes everything worthwhile.

๐Ÿ“ฃ My message to our global supporters is this: continue supporting girlsโ€™ education.

Every investment you make is not just changing one lifeโ€” it is igniting entire communities and shaping the future of our world. ๐Ÿงก๐ŸŒโ€”Grace, Zimbabwe ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ

camfed.org/action

#CAMFEDsisterhood #IWD2026 #GirlsEducation

1 month ago 2 3 0 0
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My snacks keep children in school ๐Ÿฅœ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ

I was once on the verge of dropping out of school. Now I use my profits to support my siblings' education and provide smart uniforms for girls in my community.

โ€”Elizabeth, Malawi ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ผ

camfed.org/action

#WomenInBusiness #IWD2026

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