Camfed's Impact in 2007

Camfed's work was first established in Ghana in 1996. It is working in 84 communities in 13 districts of the Northern Region.

Partnerships with 133 schools are enabling Camfed to provide educational and social support to 17,100 children.

The partnerships with 84 primary schools and 49 secondary schools are welcomed by the regional authorities and school leadership, given that schools are poorly resourced and have difficulty raising any supplementary funds from surrounding poor communities.

There are relatively few female school teachers in the north and Camfed is enabling female secondary school graduates to become in-service teacher trainees in partnership with the Ghana Ministry of Education. A total of 109 are currently being trained in schools with a view to taking permanent positions in the north.

Girls from very poor backgrounds are provided with full bursaries that include a guarantee of secondary education for the 4 year duration. Support includes, where necessary, accommodation at boarding school or safe lodging when a school is too far to walk daily, school fees, uniform and shoes, stationery and examination fees. A total of 1,034 are currently receiving full bursaries.

Cama membership has reached 1,090. A total of 115 have been trained as health outreach workers and have provided vital health information to 23,000 children and young people through the school system.

A further 54 Cama members have become business trainers and have provided training to 209 school leavers, creating crucial income generating opportunities. 119 young women have received business startup grants.

Cama philanthropy is multiplying the investment in girls' education. In 2007, the 1,090 members have so far supported the education of 1,240 children.

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