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. Ann Cotton confidencediminishgrain Change image and share on social
Be greedy for social change, and your life will be endlessly enriched. The only failure lies in not trying, or giving up. Ann Cotton changeendlesslyenrich Change image and share on social
All children everywhere deserve the opportunity that is unlocked for them by education. Ann Cotton childdeserveeducation Change image and share on social
For more than 20 years, Camfed has supported a generation of African girls and women with access to secondary and higher education, employment opportunities, and, ultimately, into positions of leadership. Ann Cotton accessafricancamfed share on social
At base, financial literacy is inextricably connected to control over one's future. Ann Cotton baseconnectcontrol Change image and share on social
The world has proved enough times that it can scale cruelty and violence. Compassion and kindness can and must be scaled to create a world of justice for children. Ann Cotton childcompassioncreate Change image and share on social
I have seen the transformative effect that education has in the lives of young women and their communities. Ann Cotton communityeducationeffect Change image and share on social
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 of the million girls Camfed is committed to supporting through secondary education. Ann Cotton abedacceptbehalf share on social
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 the communities. Ann Cotton communitycompletecontinue share on social
Never take your eye off the ball. Always remember that you and everyone on the team is the servant of the cause - in our case, girls' education and young women's leadership in Africa. Ann Cotton africaballcase Change image and share on social
