Empowering youth In Slums for 25 years

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.

Our Youth Leaders Will

INSPIRE YOU

In Matsangoni, members of CFK Africa’s Girls’ Parliament put their learning into action. They raised their voices on an issue that had long been at the forefront of their minds: access to sanitary towels. With support from local authorities, the girls mobilized over 1,000 packs of sanitary pads for distribution to girls and young women at a special community event. The turnout was overwhelming, the energy inspiring, and the impact immediate. When girls lead, entire communities move forward – well done, ladies!

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FROM THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

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Talent is universal, Opportunity is not

We 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.  

Community Health​

We remove barriers to accessing quality health care.

Youth Leadership

We equip youth with education, employment, and advocacy skills.

Powerful Partnerships

We bring together partners to tackle community challenges.

Committed to local leadership

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.

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY

With over two decades of work in our communities, CFK Africa has a proven track record of leading change.

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Celebrating cultural exchange and youth learning side by side! Our #CFKAfrica scholarship alumni joined the Baret Scholars program this week in Nairobi, where they explored leadership, resilience, creative thinking, intentional career-building, and global readiness alongside peers from around the world. Over three days, they gained real‑world skills, broadened their perspectives, and strengthened their sense of purpose. Our youth walked away with greater clarity, confidence, and inspiration. Thank you for including us!

This week at our #DigitalLiteracy desk, Lauren Nyagoha is enhancing her skills by learning practical tools, such as mail merging and tab setting, which help streamline everyday tasks in today's digital world. Are you looking to improve your digital skills as well? Whether you're preparing for school, work, or your next opportunity, our #YouthFriendlyServices center is here for you. Come and learn something new. Karibu YFS!#digitalskills #youthempowerment #CFKAfrica

We are powering up local Nutrition Champions to lead community-driven solutions to malnutrition and food insecurity! Our champions gained essential nutrition knowledge and practical entrepreneurial skills to boost healthy eating and improve their household economic stability. By pairing entrepreneurship with #nutrition, we ensure that families can afford the nutritious food they deserve. #CFKAfrica

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