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. Join us for the US Book Launch of Still, I Rise, and the Arms Around the World Benefit in Charlotte, NC, on October 10th.
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During this milestone event, we honored 25 years of community collaboration and...
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.
“When resources are limited, the passion doesn’t have to be.” ⚽ From balls once handmade with sisal and nylon to the footballs young players use today, the materials may have changed, but the meaning of the game has not. For generations, football has given young people a place to belong and grow through mentorship. The next generation is already on the pitch. Our goal is to make sure talent has the opportunity to go further. #SportForDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment
What happens when young boys are included in conversations about dignity? Through #CFKAfrica's Girls Empowerment Programme, we distributed dignity kits to boys during mentorship sessions at Shadrack Kimalel, Olympic Primary School, Stara Kids School, and Saviour Kings. Beyond the kits, these sessions create opportunities to engage young people, share knowledge, and support their well-being as they navigate adolescence. Empowering young people means ensuring they have the resources, knowledge, and support to grow with confidence!
In her endorsement of Still, I Rise, Mia Farrow reminds us that the young mothers who shared their stories are not only brave; they are calling us to act. Join us for the U.S. Book Launch on October 10, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, as we continue amplifying these stories. Every copy of Still, I Rise supports #CFKAfrica’s Girls’ Empowerment Funzo Program, helping young mothers return to school and rebuild their futures. Get your copy: https://cfkafrica.org/still-i-rise #StillIRise #CFKAfrica
