Ann Cotton

“The aim of militants such as Boko Haram, whose very name means 'Western education is a sin,' is to sow hatred and enmity between Muslim and Christian communities, which have co-existed large...”

“In the family pattern, men support boys and women support girls, and because women have far fewer financial resources, there is less money to invest in girls.”

“Key to success for the education of young African girls is building a model that works with communities, schools, and national Ministries of Education to build a system of protection and sup...”

“I recall an 18-year-old girl named Rachel in Zambia who was given a grant to start a business of her choosing. She decided to breed goats so she could sell the meat and the milk, and donate...”

“Have faith in your intuition and listen to your gut feeling.”

“At base, financial literacy is inextricably connected to control over one's future.”

“The work being done by Linklaters to help organizations understand keys to success in the development sector serves as an important international affairs issue and crucial element in how all...”

“Camfed has worked for more than two decades in partnership with poor families, transforming this desire for girls' education into reality, and showing the measurable benefits of girls' educa...”

“Money is hardly neutral. Its connection to power makes it a highly charged social phenomenon and a mediator of relationships. Because it has historically been controlled by men, it has given...”

“When I first worked in Zimbabwe, I was a complete novice. I was doing a study, and I continued to learn more and more through the years. And where I have learned most is in the village, from...”

“Poverty diminishes confidence. So if someone offers you a grain store, even if you really need a plough, you take what is offered to you.”

“Camfed graduates are active in their villages using their skills and resources to improve as many lives as possible. They are teaching financial literacy to marginalized women and bringing v...”

“I am honoured to join education innovators like Ms. Vicky Colbert, Dr. Madhav Chavan, and Sir Fazle Hasan Abed as the fourth WISE Prize for Education Laureate. I accept this prize on behalf...”

“All children everywhere deserve the opportunity that is unlocked for them by education.”

“Women's vulnerability around money is hardly exclusive to Africa. Throughout the world, women struggle with financial power. In the West, women's financial literacy is notably lower than men...”