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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Cindy is one of the thousands of girls being supported through school by Camfed. She is 13 years old and lives with her grandmother in a rural village in Zambia. In this short film she describes her life and ambitions. (more…)

This short film on Camfed’s work in Zambia was produced under the Uncommon Heroes banner by the Skoll Foundation to celebrate the achievements of Camfed Founder and Director, Ann Cotton. Shot on location in Zambia during 2006, this 7 minute film will give you an insight into Camfed’s work in Africa. (more…)

‘The Broken Promise’ is a film by Camfed’s Learning Circle project in Ghana that addresses the traditional practice of fostering in the Northern region of Ghana, and follows the story of one young fostered girl who was supported to return to school with Camfed’s help. (more…)

‘Wahala’ is a film by Camfed’s Learning Circle project in Ghana that addresses the gender and power dynamics at work in the highly patriarchal society of Northern Ghana. The filmmakers examine the challenges women are facing in making critical choices, including on their health and economic independence. (more…)

‘Azara’ is a film by Camfed’s Learning Circle project in Ghana about the treatment of disabled members of the community, and focuses on a young girl named Azara who is supported by Camfed to return to school.
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