In this short film, we introduce Exildah, a secondary school student in Zambia. Exildah dreams of studying to be a doctor so she can return to her village and provide her community with the high-quality health care that it needs. (more…)

In this short film, we tell the story of Tukaeje from Tanzania. Tukaeje was so poor as a child that she attended class barefoot. Today she is a businesswoman and a leader in her community who distributes the money she earns selling clothes to ensure that dozens of struggling children will one day have the opportunities that she now has. (more…)

At the rural school in Zambia where Grace Chabala works as a mentor, one quarter of the students are orphans. Some come to school in ragged clothes; others come with empty stomachs. With Grace’s help, they will get what they need to succeed. (more…)

Mary’s husband died an early death, leaving her with four children and no means of supporting them. In this film Mary explains how a grant from Camfed allowed her to start a small business in her home village in Zambia. Now she is able to support her family and to achieve her dreams. (more…)

This short film entitled Two Friends tells the story of Snoda and Abia, Camfed-supported schoolmates from Tanzania who provide comfort and camaraderie to one another when life gets rough. (more…)

Bill Clinton highlighted Camfed’s work for girls’ education in Africa during a plenary session of the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York on Friday. Choosing Camfed as just one of three Commitments to be highlighted by the former US President, Clinton spoke about the importance of girls’ education, and Camfed’s efficacy in delivering its maximum returns.
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