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Cambridge student wins life-changing trip to Tanzania

TANZANIA, 6 November 2008 – Twenty-one-year-old Cambridge University student Elliot Ross has just returned from a life-changing trip to Tanzania where he had the chance to observe firsthand how Camfed helps girls to stay in school.


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“A world where all girls and boys are empowered through quality education to realize their full potential and contribute to transforming societies where gender equality becomes a reality.”

Adopted at the 13 June 2008 meeting of the UNGEI Global Advisory Committee in Kathmandu, Nepal

THE GAP Project

"Empowering girls not only to believe in themselves but to believe that they can overcome many hurdles makes a world of difference."

– Penina Mlama, Executive Director of Camfed Tanzania
and former Executive Director of FAWE




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How many countries that have not reached universal primary enrolment will not achieve it by 2015?

23

37

58

72

 
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25 Nov - EFA Global Monitoring Report 2009 Launch, Geneva, Switzerland
 
25 Nov - International Day to Prevent Violence Against Women
 
25-29 Nov - International Conference On Education: “Inclusive Education: The Way of The Future”, Geneva, Switzerland


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