Empowering youth In Slums for 25 years

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.

From $26 to 200,000 Youth

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.

CFK Africa Spotlight:
FROM THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

Meet Collins, the Striker Behind the Kibera Soccer FC’S Historic Win

'Football may last for a season, but the impact on the community...

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When Young Men Put the Mask Down

"These programs might be the difference between a young man choosing to...

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Why I Give – “Hope for a Better Future”

"I first loved the soccer program because it included girls, who are...

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Talent is universal, Opportunity is not

We 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.  

Community Health​

We remove barriers to accessing quality health care.

Youth Leadership

We equip youth with education, employment, and advocacy skills.

Powerful Partnerships

We bring together partners to tackle community challenges.

Committed to local leadership

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.

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY

With over two decades of work in our communities, CFK Africa has a proven track record of leading change.

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"I know that real solutions come from within communities, not from outside them." In his latest op-ed, published on News Africa Times, #CFKAfrica CEO Jeffrey Okoro challenges the global aid sector to let local leaders lead: https://newsafricatimes.com/article/-it-s-time-to-rewrite-the-aid-playbook-and-let-local-leaders-lead-1782763673656 #oped #news #globaldevelopment #localleadership

Our youth are READY for #Festival26! In just a few days, these talented young athletes will embark on the trip of a lifetime, harnessing the power of sport for good. The final countdown is on, but we still have #urgent fundraising needs to support our delegation's travel. Help us cross the finish line with your #donation: https://cfkafrica.org/donate/ #sportsfordevelopment #sportforgood #sportforSGDs #donate

"Festival 26 is held every four years, with Kenya set to make its debut this year." That international debut is led by #CFKAfrica youth! Next week, 6 of our talented players will travel to Boston, USA for an international youth sporting festival with more than 400 global peers for a week of sports, leadership training, cultural exchange, and community engagement. Our youth in the football spotlight: https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/kibera-youth-travelling-to-boston-for-sports-festival--5511442 #Festival26 #SportsforGood #FootballForTheGoals

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