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CHAPTER FIVE ONE
the capacity of people in information-scarce environments
to access and share information, contributing to economic
change and boosting confidence for communities on the
ground; and technological solutions enable cost-effective
scaling-up and greater organizational efficiencies.
The possibilities for advocacy at local, national and
international levels rise dramatically with the provision
of developed technologies. This development can also
leverage greater support for girls, young women and
their communities by communicating their concerns and
experiences directly to donors and partners. Camfed is
currently exploring partnerships with experts who wish to
explore this potential and help roll-out Camfed’s technology
pilot schemes more widely.
Camfed has established a community-based infrastructure
focused on girls’ education and women’s empowerment
that is unique within Africa. It is a priceless resource and
is demonstrably scalable and sustainable — because it is
founded in the community. Camfed has the knowledge,
experience, and community trust with which to expand
this infrastructure in Africa. Its model demonstrates all the
key indicators for scalability: clarity and focus of purpose;
engagement with key stakeholders; structures and
processes that are solid; mechanisms for tracking inputs,
outputs and impact; and at the root, transparent governance
and accountability, with respect for each child and woman
at its center.
Camfed now requires a significant scale-up in resources
to implement its programmatic strategy. Fundraising
from statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, corporate
partnerships, and individuals, will have a critical role to
play in this expansion. In-country fundraising will also be
increasingly promoted to strengthen the sustainability of
initiatives over the longer term. As Camfed’s organizational
structures and partnerships in-country are decisive for
operational success, so its partnerships with donors
are imperative for achieving targets. Camfed takes very
seriously the ways in which it can engage supporters with
its programmatic work, and to this end is also scaling-up its
fundraising operations to enhance work with donors and
diversify revenue streams over the coming years.
Camfed is deeply grateful to its partners throughout the
world whose contributions have catalyzed the remarkable
changes described in this Impact Report, and whose
continued involvement in the process of transformation will
bring our shared vision for Africa closer to fulfillment.
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