Program areas at Camfed
Multiplying girls' educational opportunities: a program of educational support for girls and vulnerable boys operating in zimbabwe, zambia, ghana, tanzania and malawi. Support includes the provision of materials (uniforms, shoes, books, school fees) and the training of female teacher mentors in partner schools to provide psycho-social support, resulting in increased enrollment and retention of girls in school, a more child-friendly class environment, and improved child protection.
Advocacy: Camfed participated in national and international level forums on girls' education, governance and child protection to share best practices and advocate for greater investment in girls' education and young women's empowerment in africa. This advocacy also included the use of film and other communications technology.
Enabling educated women to lead change: the Camfed association - the leadership network of Camfed graduates - supports young women in zimbabwe, zambia, ghana, malawi and tanzania to transition to work and positions of leadership. Through training in business, financial literacy, technology, agriculture and health, Camfed association members support themselves and their families, become leaders in their communities and countries, and in turn support the next generation of girls to go to school.
Research and development: building the evidence base for the Camfed model of advancing girls' education, young women's leadership and community empowerment, and sharing Camfed's network of partnerships with ministries of education in africa, foundations, corporations, individuals and academic institutions.