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.
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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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.
"I want to build my communication and leadership skills to stand up and speak with courage... because what matters most is the kind of leader you are!" ~ Victor Kometa, #YLPC beneficiary. Each year, #CFKAfrica brings emerging leaders together through our Youth Leadership Pathway Curriculum. Now in its fourth cohort, the program equips youth with practical life skills, leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and pathways for meaningful community service, empowering them to lead with purpose wherever they go. #YouthLeadership #YoungLeaders #YLPC
"I see mapping as a way to tell stories about everyday practices and local knowledge." #Peacock Fellow Huijoo continues to reflect on his research in #Kibera, mapping shared infrastructure. Learn about his efforts to create spaces for young people to think together about better ways of sharing in low-resource settings: https://cfkafrica.org/from-points-to-stories-continued-reflections-on-my-peacock-fellowship-in-kibera/ #CFKAfrica #UNC #GlobalHeels UNC Department of City and Regional Planning
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!
