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#NowIsTheTime to ignite the power of education for millions more girls. 💥🎓

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⏰#NowIsTheTime

… to ignite the power of education for millions more girls.

When you give…
👧🏾Girls learn TODAY
👩🏿Young women lead TOMORROW
🌟Communities thrive for GENERATIONS

The change we want depends on the action we take!

Impact tomorrow. Make a gift today! https://bit.ly/432WHhW
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A new chapter begins! 📖

11 unstoppable young women in the #CAMFEDsisterhood just graduated! 🎓✨

Their success will lift families, communities & the next generation of girls who’ll dream even bigger. 💫🌍

Let's celebrate them in the comments! 💬🎉⤵️

#ClassOf2025
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November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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2️⃣❌ Your impact = DOUBLED!

From Nov 1-Dec 31, all gifts to CAMFED will be matched up to $500,000 by a group of generous donors.

Your $10 = $20 for girls’ education. #NowIsTheTime to give: https://camfed.org/now-is-the-time/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eoy25

#DoubleYourImpact
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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🎙️ Life Skills radio is making waves! 📻

CAMFED Learner Guides & Teacher Mentors hosted 130+ sessions, reaching thousands of listeners across Tanzania to help communities address challenges affecting young people.

🤗 Self-respect
🗣️ Family communication
💛 Healthier lifestyles
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November 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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🥭😍I’ve always loved mango, so I started growing it for my community to enjoy!!

Using #SustainableAgriculture, I’ve grown my farm & improved food security by providing a range of affordable, fresh fruits.—Juliet, Ghana🇬🇭

🔥Follow to hear from more #WomenEntrepreneurs!
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Now is NOT the time to lose hope. #NowIsTheTime to dream BIG! 💫

The sky is not even the limit. You can go beyond it. ✨

I want to encourage girls and young women that they CAN dream big.—Marceline, Zimbabwe

This is the power of #GirlsEducation. ⚡️
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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⏰#NowIsTheTime

… to ignite the power of education for millions more girls.

When you give…
👧🏾Girls learn TODAY
👩🏿Young women lead TOMORROW
🌟Communities thrive for GENERATIONS

The change we want depends on the action we take!

Impact tomorrow. Make a gift today! https://bit.ly/432WHhW
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November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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What a night in NYC!🌆🎉

We joined the New York Times Communities Fund to kick off their 2025 campaign & celebrate the impact of this community.💫

The CAMFED Association's Joyce Arthur represented our sisterhood, connecting with partners & sharing her journey shaped by her education.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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What does it mean to be a part of the #CAMFEDsisterhood?

We 💜 the words of our sister, Shamim: 'CAMFED gave me wings, and now I want others to fly too.' 🕊️

If you believe in lifting others, add your name to our Sisterhood pledge! 💫 camfed.org/pledge
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October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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We're still BEAMING after connecting with supporters & partners in Zurich last week, to celebrate the launch of a new CAMFED Switzerland entity—making partnership more accessible and impactful!🇨🇭🫱🏿‍🫲🏾💖

#TogetherWeCan support more girls in Africa to learn, thrive and lead.📚
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October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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We’re rising TOGETHER!🌍 60+ students across Zambia joined our #TertiaryStudentsFair in Lusaka, meeting experts, exploring career paths & strengthening peer connections.

We're committed to nurturing young leaders who will support their communities & shape Africa's future! 🌻
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October 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Have you heard about CAMFED #LearnerGuides? They help vulnerable students learn and thrive in school while gaining leadership skills.✨

Through this program, women like Saviour are mentoring students, supporting families, and growing businesses. 💕 https://camfed.org/saviour/

📸 Chris Loades
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October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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💻 Tech skills are becoming more critical in our digital world!

We recently teamed up with #CAMFEDassociation in Ghana to train new members in digital skills & online safety, to use tech confidently as they step into new roles.

This peer learning will have a lasting impact!🌟
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October 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning! 📖

Last month, on #InternationalLiteracyDay, CAMFED Zambia joined national celebrations — sharing best practices for advancing literacy, especially in today's digital era.

We want to see a world where ALL children learn to read & write! 🌍
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October 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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The next gen of #WomenInSTEM have arrived👩🏿‍🔬💥

"The STEM camp was a chance for us to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and imagine a future where girls are leaders in science and innovation.”—Hope, Aspiring Engineer, Zambia

Let's cheer on Hope in the comments!👏🏿💛

#CAMFED
October 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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What does hope mean to you? 🤍

The #HopePrize is a global short story competition celebrating stories of hope, in all its forms. The top stories are published in an anthology & every dollar in royalties will support girls to learn, thrive & lead. 📖🌍 https://www.thehopeprize.com/
October 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Agriculture is life. It feeds families, sustains communities, and fuels economies. What excites me most is knowing I’m contributing to food security while showing that young women can thrive in farming.—Grace, Zimbabwe

📖↪️ https://shorturl.at/n1ydM

#WorldFoodDay
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October 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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🌍✈️ CAMFED Zambia joined global leaders in Beijing last month to celebrate 10 years of the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ & Women’s Education!

As a 2024 laureate, we shared how our model of holistic support ensures girls access school AND thrive in it.💙📚✨
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October 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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💚🌍 It's our Global Wellbeing Day at CAMFED.

In recognition of World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), our offices are closed so colleagues can pause, rest, and focus on what matters most – their wellbeing.

Because when our people thrive, so does our mission!
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October 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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💖💚It’s #DayOfTheGirl

“We girls, we can do SO MUCH GOOD”

Fatou & Francisca share why girls’ voices matter now #MoreThanEver.

We celebrate the limitless power & leadership potential within every girl. ✨ It all starts with girls' education!

🗣️Amplify their voices today! ❤️🔄
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Just here to spread some joy through dancing 🌟

Drop a 💃🏿 if you’re dancing with us!!

#ClappingTrend #GirlsEducation #CAMFEDsisterhood #JoyInMotion
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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🌟👧🏾 International Day of the Girl is almost here!!

📆 THIS Saturday, Oct 11

Stay tuned to hear from aspiring lawyers, Fatou & Francisca, & amplify their voices. 🎤💥

Together, we can take action for girls’ education & women’s leadership.👩🏿‍🎓🌟

#DayOfTheGirl2025 #DayOfTheGirl
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October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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We were delighted to celebrate 30 years of impact through the #HiltonPrize! 🏆❤️

Thank you Hilton Foundation! "You unite us in common cause. You invest in leaders who are now driving the solutions to their community’s most pressing problems."—Angeline Murimirwa, CEO CAMFED
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October 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Energized & refueled!🔥

What a joy to have our CEO, Angeline Murimirwa, & colleagues from Zimbabwe, Tanzania & Canada visit our team in the UK recently.

Having time to connect & reflect together, in person, strengthens our shared commitment to girls’ education.💫 #TogetherWeCan
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October 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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🌱Agriculture Guides, Learner Guides & Teachers from 8 of our partner schools in Ghana have sparked eco-friendly action in their communities!

They led ⤵️
🎙️ Radio talks
🚮 Clean-ups
🎉 Town parades
✅ Community gatherings

Small steps. Big impact. A greener future starts here.🌿
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October 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Happy #WorldTeachersDay!🌍👩🏾‍🏫📝

Behind every confident student is a mentor guiding them, to believe in themselves and chase their dreams. Just like Teacher Mentor, Susan. 💫

Drop an 🍎 in the comments to celebrate the teachers or mentors who’ve shaped your life!

#ThankATeacher
October 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM