The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) Zambia, has won the UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women’s education comprising USD$50,000 United States Dollars for the organisation’s exceptional work in addition to innovative contributions towards girls plus women’s education in the country.
In a press statement issued by the Zambian Embassy in Paris France , First Secretary for Press, Naomi Mweemba, said the organization which is known for implementing a comprehensive support system targeting the most marginalized girls is being awarded for its all-inclusive support for girls to complete as well as succeed in secondary education.
Ms Mweemba stated that the organisation’s Association Development Executive Director, Fiona Mavhinga has since received the award on behalf of the organisation’s National Director, Namenda Malupande during a ceremony held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
Ms Mweemba also disclosed that CAMFED Zambia which operates in 1, 408 schools across 50 districts in the country supports about 617,875 girls and young women in rural areas by equipping them with skills needed to transition into leadership roles in their various communities.
She highlighted that the nomination that was submitted by the Permanent Delegation of Zambia to UNESCO highlights how CAMFED revolutionizes girls’ education delivery through a three-tier model that supports girls’ empowerment in addition to life opportunities.
“The organisation’s second level focuses on enabling girls to transition from school into further education or meaningful work. The third level involves CAMFED partnering with governments to embed their proven approaches for supporting marginalized girls into national school systems,” she noted.
Ms Mweemba further added that the prize which was established in 2015 is being supported by the Government of the People’s Republic of China who present the prize to two winners dubbed laureates every year to enhance their work.
Meanwhile, Ms Mweemba stated that UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay, in a speech read for her by Assistant Director General for Education Stefania Giannini commended the laureates’ nominations in highlighting the power of girls education as a channel for equality plus enduring change.
You leave boys behind at your peril. Poorly educated/trained boys yield poorly equipped husbands, which imperils the future wellbeing of society. Little wonder the divorce rate is skyrocketing.
@Mayo Mpapa, I beg to differ. The percentage of girls/women educated in Zambia is discouraging. The same importance given to the education of boys/men should be given to girls/women. Congratulations to CAMFED for the groundwork done and succeeding in acquiring funds to continue your great work. Epashili pakuleka!! Only the educated are free – regardless of gender.
@Muntu dont generalise. Cite with statistical information.
However, am also watching with interest how how the US$50,000 will be used. Its not much but sometimes its the impact that you can do with the little that means alot. And hope it will be inline with the “theme” suggested in the winning.
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You’re absolutely correct. I’m a young teacher in rural part of Zambia, where boys receive little to no support, while girls often benefit from multiple organizations that support their education. This support should be extended to boys as well, to foster a truly inclusive society.
@Jackson. The statistics are there online for you. As someone who benefited from FAWEZA’s support, I will always support and vouch for education for the girl child. A titbit of information “Only 27% of girls in Zambia complete upper secondary school, and among the poorest children this falls to 3%”.
Just because “you” would use the money for something other than the “theme”, you really should avoid making assumptions. Some people in Zambia do great things for other people.
@Muntu thank you for the response and citing the basis of your orginal statement.
However, are you CAMFEED? So why the “you tag?” Stop taking things personal. Read what I wrote. “am also watching with interest how how the US$50,000 will be used. Its not much but sometimes its the impact that you can do with the little that means alot. And hope it will be inline with the “theme” suggested in the winning”
Passively I have taken an interest. What is there is an assumption have I made other than suggest “let hope this money will have an impactful use, so it can attract further funding. What is wrong with that? Stop getting “bent out of shape over clarity”. This is an NGO that is subject to public scrutiny. Its not your personal kantemba!
Congratulations CAMFED. You deserved this prize a long time ago. It has come; and that is the real message; and found you still working on your cause. I pray for more such recognition. I do understand your work, principles and cause because I was in a self-boarding between August 1958 and May 1963 in rural Chipata District. Ackson M. Kanduza. ********