What does CAMFED mean?

Campaign for Female Education
Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED)

How old is CAMFED?

CAMFED was founded in 1993 by Ann Cotton OBE. It began in Zimbabwe with scholarships to a group of 32 girls. By 2021, support had been extended to more than 4.8 million children through a network of partner schools in Zimbabwe, Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.

What is CAMFED Zambia?

CAMFED supports marginalized children in rural areas of Zambia who are at high risk of early marriage to continue their education at their local secondary schools.

What is the vision of CAMFED?

We’re a pan-African, grassroots-led movement tackling poverty, inequality and injustice through girls’ education and women’s leadership. Our focus is on girls and young women in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. This is where girls face acute disadvantage, and where their empowerment is having a transformative impact.

Is CAMFED a good charity?

Exceptional. This charity’s score is 92.10, earning it a 4-Star rating. Donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity.

When did CAMFED start in Ghana?

1998
CAMFED Ghana launched in 1998, working in the Northern Region, and by 2021 was operating in 12 regions and 38 districts. In the communities where we work, chronic poverty excludes many girls from education, with less than a quarter of children in the poorest households attending lower secondary school.

Is camfed a good charity?

Ratings As of October 1, 2019, Camfed USA is rated by Charity Navigator at 96.30 out of 100 overall, with a rating of 96.64 out of 100 for its financials and a 96.00 out of 100 for transparency and accountability.

How many girls has CAMFED helped?

Each CAMFED Association member, on average, supports another three girls to go to school with her own resources, as well as mentoring and encouraging many more. 2,534,271 students have been supported to go to school directly by CAMFED Association members.

Is camfed a nonprofit?

Camfed USA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2001, and donations are tax-deductible. Is this your nonprofit? Access your Star Rating Portal to submit data and edit your profile.

What is the Campaign for Female Education?

The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) supports marginalised girls to go to school, succeed, and lead change CAMFED is an international non-profit organisation tackling poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change.

What are the principles of CAMFED?

CAMFED’s vision is of a world in which every child is educated, protected, respected and valued, and grows up to turn the tide of poverty. As the most effective strategy to tackle poverty and inequality, CAMFED multiplies educational opportunities for girls and empowers young women to become leaders of change.