Camfed's Impact Since 1993
Camfed's work was first established in Zimbabwe in 1993. It has expanded dramatically to cover 963 communities in 23 rural districts.
Partnerships with 1,591 schools are enabling Camfed to provide educational and social support to 398,000 children.
The partnerships with 977 primary schools and 614 secondary schools are a vital lifeline for schools struggling to provide a meaningful education at a critical time in Zimbabwe's history. For many children, particularly those who are bereaved and from child-headed households, school is the only place where they can rely on adult help. If a child is sick, a teacher will ensure that they get medical attention. A network of 1,748 Camfed-trained teacher mentors works throughout the partner school system.
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 15,253 have received or are receiving full bursaries.
Cama membership has reached 6,458. A total of 368 girls have been trained as health outreach workers and have provided vital health information to 11,129 children and young people in 2008 alone.
A further 86 Cama members have become business trainers and have coordinated training with partner agencies to 3,399 school leavers, creating crucial income generating opportunities. 2,751 young women have received business startup grants and 1,057 have transitioned to loans.
