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Clients Wanted A Choice in Donation Recipients. AuXchange Gave Them Three.

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Sunday, March 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fine jewelry brand AuXchange Gold Jewelry is expanding its roster of charitable organizations that receive donations from its online store purchases.

Key Points: 
  • The brand launched two years ago with a commitment to creating beautiful, timeless gold jewelry and supporting girls' education.
  • AuXchange fulfills its mission by donating at least 10% of the purchase price of each piece towards girls' education.
  • Until recently, AuXchange had exclusive annual partnerships with organizations like Malala Fund or Camfed (Campaign for Female Education).
  • In response to client feedback, AuXchange is giving clients a choice between three different organizations, each dedicated to the cause of empowering girls.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Announces CAMFED, the Campaign for Female Education, as the 2021 Recipient of the Hilton Humanitarian Prize

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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As the worlds largest annual humanitarian award presented to a nonprofit, the Hilton Humanitarian Prize recognizes extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.

Key Points: 
  • As the worlds largest annual humanitarian award presented to a nonprofit, the Hilton Humanitarian Prize recognizes extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
  • To date, the Hilton Foundation has awarded more than $39 million to recipients of the Prize.
  • The Jurys selection of CAMFED as the recipient of the 2021 Hilton Humanitarian Prize speaks first and foremost to its community-led approach and to the power of investing in girls, said Peter Laugharn, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
  • CAMFED has revolutionized how girls education is delivered, tapping into local expertise in a way that is sustainable and scalable.

Julia Gillard Joins Forces With African Women Leaders at Campaign for Female Education NYC Gala

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Monday, April 29, 2019
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"We are incredibly honored and excited that Julia Gillard, one of the great female leaders of our time, for whom we have immense respect, is joining forces with us as part of our exciting Gala line-up.

Key Points: 
  • "We are incredibly honored and excited that Julia Gillard, one of the great female leaders of our time, for whom we have immense respect, is joining forces with us as part of our exciting Gala line-up.
  • Ms. Gillard's drive for gender equity and women's leadership, both as an outcome and a driver for quality education, saw her join the Campaign for Female Education as Patron in 2016.
  • Like CAMFED Executive Director Angeline Murimirwa, the African leaders joining Ms. Gillard are all CAMFED alumnae.
  • These young women are united by one goal: to ensure that no girl is excluded from education.

The Campaign for Female Education Announces Event Co-Chairs for Gala

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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"The Campaign for Female Education's model and data consistently prove that investing in women has the power to transform society," said Zachary.

Key Points: 
  • "The Campaign for Female Education's model and data consistently prove that investing in women has the power to transform society," said Zachary.
  • "I've seen firsthand what can happen when someone invests in not only you, but your education, and your future," Brito said.
  • The "Education Changes Everything" Gala will take place at 583 Park Avenue.
  • Since its launch 25 years ago, The Campaign for Female Education has supported the education of 2.6 million children across Africa.

Lori Stokes to Emcee the Campaign for Female Education's Gala

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) today announced that Lori Stokes, the award-winning co-host of Good Day New York, will serve as emcee of the organization's first-ever New York Gala.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) today announced that Lori Stokes, the award-winning co-host of Good Day New York, will serve as emcee of the organization's first-ever New York Gala.
  • Lori Stokes, a Cleveland native, is a nine-time Emmy award-winning journalist and news anchor.
  • "It is simply remarkable what the Campaign for Female Education has been able to accomplish over two and a half decades," said Stokes.
  • "We cannot think of a better steward for the 'Education Changes Everything' Gala than Lori Stokes," said Brooke Hutchinson, Executive Director of CAMFED USA.

25 Years of Empowering Girls and Young Women

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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What started with a bake sale to support 32 girls in Zimbabwe to go to school has grown into a movement which, 25 years later, has educated 2.6 million children, and launched young women across five countries into entrepreneurism and leadership roles.

Key Points: 
  • What started with a bake sale to support 32 girls in Zimbabwe to go to school has grown into a movement which, 25 years later, has educated 2.6 million children, and launched young women across five countries into entrepreneurism and leadership roles.
  • These young women bring unrivalled expertise and empathy to solve complex issues around girls' exclusion from education including child marriage and gender-based violence with poverty at their core.
  • CAMFED invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage, and where their education has transformative potential.
  • The organization not only supports girls and young women through school, but also on to new lives as entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Camfed Announces New Board Chair in the US

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Camfed, the Campaign for Female Education, announced today that it has appointed Sally Osberg to become the new chair of its USA board of directors.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Camfed, the Campaign for Female Education, announced today that it has appointed Sally Osberg to become the new chair of its USA board of directors.
  • "Sally's leadership, intellect, integrity and commitment to the cause we serve combine to make her the perfect chair to lead Camfed USA into the next phase of our evolution," Ann Cotton, Founder and Trustee of Camfed said.
  • She was the first President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation, serving in that role for over 17 years.
  • "We are thrilled that Sally has agreed to lead the Camfed USA Board," said Miranda Curtis, Chair of the Board of Camfed International.