Educating a girl in Africa makes a huge impact: She'll be three times less likely to get HIV/AIDS, earn 25 percent more income, and raise a smaller, healthier family, according to Camfed (the Campaign for Female Education). Educating a girl in Africa to become a teacher could have an even greater impact by inspiring more girls to attend school and assume positions of leadership. Camfed has raised $3,320 to train 7 young women from the Bunkprugu/Yunyoo district in Ghana to become teachers; only $1,720 more is needed. Peer-to-Peer Match: The Spud will match the first $250 in donations to Camfed. Donate in any amount directly to Camfed by Friday and forward your gift confirmation to thespudorg@gmail.com. We'll match the donations in the order we receive the confirmations within 24 hours. Additionally, we'll donate $1 for each new Facebook fan we receive by then. To become a fan, click here. The Spud thanks Samantha Tringali for sponsoring this challenge. UPDATE: This challenge has closed. Photo: Camfed sponsored Afishetu through high school and through the student-teacher program. Credit: Peter DiCampo/Camfed International.
