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.
What do you think Boston will look like? What do you want the world to know about you? What are your football dreams? Through a highly competitive process, Festival 26 selected six CFK youth to represent Kenya in Boston at a FIFA World Cup global youth leadership and sports program in July. It’s been no small accomplishment to get to this point – out of 48 participating delegations, CFK is one of just four from Africa. CFK Africa youth Harriet, Erick, Faridah, and Nehemiah share what they most look forward to about their upcoming experience in Boston. We are cheering these young athletes on!
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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.
Once a young girl breaking barriers on a dusty football field in #Kibera, Ruth Mueni is now a community leader shaping the future of girls’ sports across Nairobi. Her journey from CFK Queen to FKF Women’s Representative shows what happens when girls are given the chance to lead. We celebrate her lifelong commitment to the game, to girls’ empowerment, and to CFK in our 25th anniversary year! 🔗 https://cfkafrica.org/ruth-mueni-from-cfk-queen-to-a-leader-in-changing-the-game-for-girls-in-kibera/ #CFKat25 #Happy25CFK
Our #LuxSit & #JimRogers scholars recently visited the University of Nairobi for a Debate and Public Speaking session, actively participating in public speaking activities, building confidence, communication, and critical thinking skills. They also had the opportunity to observe the university debate competition, where students tackled important issues such as political instability and economic change. For many of the scholars, it was an inspiring glimpse into university life and the power of using your voice to influence ideas, challenge perspectives, and lead conversations that matter. #CFKAfrica #YouthLeadership #YLPC
Since 2016, Francis and Bi Asha have played a central role in #CFKAfrica's #BestSchoolInitiative. Their journey and the impact they've made in communities have significantly shaped what #BSI is today. We appreciate your commitment, resilience, and service. 💛 Your contributions will always be a part of the BSI story. #education
