Healthy communities.

Brighter futures.

We are an NGO working with community members to improve public health, educational outcomes, and economic opportunities in informal settlements.

In kenya, millions of people live in informal settlements.

In these communities, residents lack access to quality health care, proper nutrition, and adequate sanitation, leaving them susceptible to preventable diseases. 

Limited access to quality education and economic advancement opportunities, high levels of unemployment, and gender inequity further impede individual and community progress. Though residents are talented, resilient, and entrepreneurial, many lack the opportunities needed to break the cycle of poverty. We’re changing that narrative. 

we partner with communities to drive change.

For over 20 years, we’ve worked with residents of informal settlements to improve health, education, and economic outcomes in their communities. 

Thanks to these collaborations, we are able to identify the most pressing challenges in each community through participatory research, build the capacity of local health and education systems, develop youth leaders, and drive change from within.   

Primary Health Care

Primary Health Care

Strengthening health systems.
Improving health-seeking behaviors.
Providing a comprehensive approach to care.
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Education & Livelihoods

Education & Livelihoods

Improving educational outcomes.
Strengthening economic resilience.
Developing youth leaders.
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Research and Partnerships

Research and Partnerships

Harnessing local research capacity.
Strengthening surveillance systems.
Using data to drive action.
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Cross-Cutting Initiatives

Cross-Cutting Initiatives

Mentoring girls and young women.
Promoting leadership through sports.
Advocating for gender equity.
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Experience our impact.

With your help, we’re transforming lives.

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children receive critical childhood vaccinations through CFK Africa every month.
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community members access health care through CFK Africa every year.

Stories of PROGRESS

Insights, updates, and perspectives from our community.

Adolescent girls in Kibera know what is best for their nutrition—it’s time to invest in prioritizing their ideas

March 13, 2024

"Adolescent girls in Kibera are knowledgeable, resourceful, and solutions-focused."

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New Mother Caroline Is Achieving Her Education Goals

March 12, 2024

“What drives me is my family and my child. I believe in...

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#CFKAfrica is dedicated to improving access to clean water and sanitation - and promoting hygiene in schools. 💧 Access to safe water and sanitation is essential for ensuring well-being and enhancing quality of life. Last week, we visited 17 schools across Nakuru and Kisumu counties to conduct WASH surveys in collaboration with government officials from the Department of WASH and School Health. We checked on the current level of access to water and water facilities, hygiene practices, the condition of latrines, and the availability of soap during hand washing. 🧼 Our #datadrivenprogramming is improving hygiene and sanitation practices in schools!

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"Adolescent girls in Kibera are knowledgeable, resourceful, and solutions-focused." Dr. Emily Seiger completed her Ph.D. in the Department of Nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. As a Peacock Fellow, she conducted her dissertation research in Kibera on how adolescent girls make diet-related decisions when faced with a variety of risks for malnutrition in collaboration with #CFKAfrica. A champion of the participatory development model, Emily works to center and value adolescent lived experience, ideas, and wisdom through mixed-methods participatory research. She shares her research experience and findings with us here: https://cfkafrica.org/adolescent-girls-in-kibera-know-what-is-best-for-their-nutrition/ #globalhealth #Gillings #globalheels

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We’re excited to introduce our new Programs Manager, Mediatrix Tuju! With over 11 years of experience in programs and research, Mediatrix is highly motivated and results-driven. She’s passionate about participatory development and has led impactful programs related to girls' and women's empowerment in Kenyan informal settlements and rural areas. Welcome aboard to #CFKAfrica, Mediatrix!

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Caroline's story will inspire you! After being out of school for a year, she connected to our Funzo Project and has emerged as a top performer at her school. "Being a teen mother has only fueled my determination to keep pushing forward." https://cfkafrica.org/new-mother-caroline-is-achieving-her-education-goals/ #Funzo #Kibera #CFKAfrica

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Millions lack access to quality health care and education in kenya's 1,400+ informal settlements.