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.
UNC Peacock Fellow Khadija Muhammad brings us into the field with the...
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'Football may last for a season, but the impact on the community...
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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.
A day in the field as a #PeacockFellow with #CFKAfrica! Khadija Muhammad, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health student in Health Policy, is wrapping up her Peacock Fellowship this week. She takes us through a day in the field with the “Women at Work” program, which equips women not only with technical skills but also with the confidence, leadership abilities, and mentorship needed to pursue meaningful employment – especially in higher-paying, male-dominated fields. We look forward to continuing to work with Khadija in her capacity as our incoming #UNC Humanitarian Health Initiative Fellow! #girlsempowerment #GlobalHeels
When you put creatives in the same room, magic happens. UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media students and the #CFKAfrica Youth Media Corps came together today to unlock storytelling's potential for social #impact. In small bi-national teams, these youth are learning from one another, co-producing media, and amplifying #YouthVoices from slums. Shoutout to The Home Collective for your partnership in this #MediaForImpact project. #GlobalHeels
Welcome home, #Festival26 delegates! Our young leaders have safely returned to #Kenya after an unforgettable nine days in Boston. From building connections with youth from around the world to growing as leaders, competing on the football pitch, and proudly showcasing the talent and resilience of Kenya’s slums on the global stage, they represented their communities with excellence. Our youth return ready to share what they’ve learned, create positive change, and continue serving their communities. Asante sana, Kenya Airways, for supporting their safe travel and investing in the potential of our young people! #powerfulpartnerships #GlobalCitizens #FootballforGood
