CFK Africa is youth-centered and community-aligned.
We envision a future where a generation of healthy, educated, and innovative youth in informal settlements become visionary leaders and change-makers, facilitated by digital connectivity.
For 25 years, CFK Africa has worked alongside slum communities in Kenya to transform health systems, empower youth, and build local leadership.
What began with a small clinic and organized youth soccer has become a model for community-driven change—now active in 26 slums across Kenya. You made this possible.
"Their perspectives, creativity, and lived experiences are things I cannot find elsewhere,...
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Read MoreWe are committed to connecting talented slum youth to opportunities. Our approach confronts the most critical obstacles at each stage of life, from poor childhood nutrition to lack of education and gainful employment.
We remove barriers to accessing quality health care.
We equip youth with education, employment, and advocacy skills.
We bring together partners to tackle community challenges.
CFK Africa is locally led. Since our founding in 2001, our participatory development approach has been rooted in the conviction that sustainable impact and solutions to poverty are only possible when the communities most affected are the real change-makers.
We engage community advisory boards, hold feedback sessions, and strengthen collaborations with like-minded organizations, building trust and credibility essential to the success of our programs.
With over two decades of work in our communities, CFK Africa has a proven track record of leading change.
community members served annually.
years of experience working in slums.
of Kenya’s population is < 35 representing power and promise.
Wow - a powerful finish to two weeks of youth-centered co-learning, storytelling, and collaboration! 🎬 Today, students from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and our Youth Media Corps teams wrapped up their shared immersion program at #CFKAfrica with a final showcase of stories, documentaries, and creative projects inspired by local leaders. The result? Elevating youth voices, amplifying authentic storytelling, and uncovering what truly matters to young people in slums. #CFKAfrica #YouthVoices #GlobalHeels #MediaForImpact
40 mentor coaches. 6 communities. One shared goal. Our Sports team is recruiting 40 mentor coaches from Kibera, Mathare, Kiandutu, Mukuru kwa Njenga, Viwandani, and Kangemi. After a week of intensive training, they’ll champion Value-Based Sports sessions that build leadership, teamwork, resilience, life skills, and positive values among children and youth. Together, we are empowering youth through #sport. #ValueBasedSports #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #Leadership #SportsForChange #Teamwork
Last chance to make your vote count for #CFKAfrica's 2026 Community Champions! Let’s honor the unsung heroes, the dedicated leaders behind the scenes, and those who are making a difference. Cast your vote by 11:59 pm EAT on 24th July. Usichelewe! https://ow.ly/VJEM50Zof1h In our 25th year of impact, we look forward to celebrating all members of our community alongside our final award winners at our celebration event on 8th August in Kibera, 12:00 – 4:00 pm. All are invited to attend.
