CAMFED extolled for championing girls’ education

The Zambian government, through the Ministry of Education, has issued high praise for the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) in recognition of its tireless efforts to advance and secure educational opportunities for young girls across the country. Speaking during a recent stakeholder engagement, representatives from the Kaoma District Education Office lauded CAMFED’s structured framework and localized interventions, noting that the organization has consistently acted as a crucial catalyst in keeping marginalized rural students in school. In districts like Kaoma, located in the Western Province, systemic challenges such as long travel distances to learning facilities, poverty, early marriages, and economic shocks frequently threaten to derail a young girl’s academic journey. Officials emphasized that CAMFED's holistic model—which covers material provisions such as school uniforms, books, stationery, and specialized psychosocial guidance—has directly alleviated the heavy financial burdens borne by struggling families. By stepping in where resources are scarce, the organization has effectively curbed preventable dropouts and restored academic hope for countless rural learners. The collaboration between state educational bodies and non-governmental entities like CAMFED underscores a broader national strategy aimed at achieving inclusive and equitable quality education. Over the years, CAMFED Zambia has expanded its footprint significantly, working hand-in-hand with school administrators, traditional leaders, and community networks to foster an enabling environment for female empowerment. Through targeted initiatives, including mentorship programs and learner support guides, the initiative goes beyond mere enrollment, focusing heavily on retention, academic progression, and leadership development. District education authorities have urged other development partners and corporate stakeholders to emulate CAMFED’s proactive approach, emphasizing that government effor