This short film features Mgata, a teacher-mentor in a school in rural Tanzania who sees it as her mission to help any girl who is on the verge of dropping out of school. Her goal: to provide them with social and financial support, enabling them to finish school and become leaders in their community. (more…)

In this short film, we tell the story of Yactina, who dropped out of school and left her family at age 13 so she that could work as a domestic servant. Her hope: to earn enough money to pay her own school fees. (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…)

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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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…)