‘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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Dr Stella Bendera is a leading activist in girls’ education in Tanzania. She held key positions in Tanzania’s Ministry of Education including coordinating the Girls’ Secondary Education Support (GSES) programme – a national bursary programme that supported 4,000 girls to attend secondary school. She is currently the Diversity Expert in the Gender Unit of the President’s Office for Public Service Management and sits on the board of Camfed Tanzania. (more…)

Camfed International board member Anne Lonsdale is a passionate advocate for women’s education. As former Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, and the President of New Hall – one of just two all-women colleges in Cambridge – she has helped many young women to achieve their personal and intellectual potential. (more…)

We interviewed lastminute.com co-founder, internet pioneer and Camfed board member, Martha Lane Fox to find out why she chose to get involved with Camfed.

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