In this inspiring episode of Transcending Boundaries, Reeta Roy is joined by Ann Cotton, a pioneering advocate for girls' education and the founder of the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED). Ann’s work has impacted millions of young girls across Sub-Saharan Africa, empowering them to access education and break the cycle of poverty. From her early experiences teaching in London to her transformative research in Zimbabwe, Ann shares how she uncovered the real barriers to girls' education—poverty, not cultural norms—and how CAMFED’s innovative model continues to drive sustainable change. Join us as Ann reflects on her journey, the powerful community of women she has helped build, and the legacy she continues to create in the fight for education equality.
Transcending Boundaries is a podcast hosted by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, which features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better.
Learn more here: https://mastercardfdn.org/en/transcending-boundaries-podcast
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The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.
