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Pique Behind the Curtain: Empowering Girls and Building a Greener Future📚

Welcome back to PBTC! This week, we're thrilled to share a story of hope and empowerment from Season 2 of our video series, Reinventing Tomorrow: CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education)! CAMFED gives young women in remote areas of sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to get into classrooms and further inspire their communities. Keep reading to hear how CAMFED is empowering our future leaders. 👩🏿‍🏫

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Camryn Kirk & Hana Leshner
January 22, 2025

— Written by Shayna Berglas, Edited by Lyle Jarvis

Reinventing Tomorrow: Educating for a Sustainable Future

Climate change is a complex challenge …to say the least. But a powerful, often overlooked solution is education, particularly for girls. Our latest episode dives deep into the incredible work of CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) in remote areas of sub-Saharan Africa.

CAMFED not only helps girls get into classrooms but provides  a holistic set of interventions to address their unique needs. This includes financial support, mentorship programs, and resources that empower them to stay in school and reach their full potential. This is a major unlock to ensure future generations of women get better education.

CAMFED’s Ripple Effect 💧

CAMFED's impact extends far beyond the classroom. Graduates of the program participate in a powerful network called the CAMFED Association. The program allows graduates to mentor current beneficiaries, advocate for education in their communities, and even hold leadership positions within CAMFED’s organization. This is a great opportunity for graduates to hone in on leadership skills and mentorship work.

With each graduate supporting and inspiring others, this virtuous cycle creates a ripple effect. Studies show that CAMFED graduates not only become powerful advocates for change but also significantly improve learning outcomes for future generations 👏

Why Education Matters for Climate Action 📚

Investing in girls' education is not just about social justice, it's about environmental sustainability. Educated women are more likely to be involved in climate-smart agriculture, advocate for environmental protection, and raise environmentally conscious children. Education is the backbone of sustainable development and tackling climate change. The more we educate young people on the impacts of climate change, the more young leaders will be empowered to take positive climate action 🤞⚡️

Check out the episode below for the full story. 👇

Presented by King Philanthropies (https://kingphilanthropies.org).

👀 Some Good News Stories You Might Have Missed This Week 🗞️📺:

  1. Bad news for big oil: The Supreme Court cleared a path for several climate lawsuits to proceed against oil companies for their role in climate change (1/13/25).

  2. EV infrastructure charges ahead The number of public EV chargers doubled over the past four years (1/17/2025).

  3. Clean energy economy: Clean Power released a report to reveal more than 400,000 clean energy jobs have been created since the IRA was passed (1/14/2025).

What do you want to see more of? Drop a reply and let us know! We’d love to feature your idea in our next newsletter 💬