CFK Africa empowers youth in slums. 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 these communities, residents lack access to quality health care, proper nutrition, and adequate sanitation, leaving them susceptible to preventable diseases.
Limited access to quality education and economic advancement opportunities, high levels of unemployment, and gender inequity further impede individual and community progress. Though residents are talented, resilient, and entrepreneurial, many lack the opportunities needed to break the cycle of poverty. We’re changing that narrative.
For over 20 years, we’ve worked with residents of informal settlements to improve health, education, and economic outcomes in their communities.
Thanks to these collaborations, we are able to identify the most pressing challenges in each community through participatory research, build the capacity of local health and education systems, develop youth leaders, and drive change from within.
Current insights, updates, and perspectives from our community.
“As I am giving, I am learning."
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of scholarship recipients qualified to pursue further education.
“For me, it’s all about impact" - we are thrilled to profile Kenya Board Director, Roseanne Mugo-Ogonji on our latest #blog. An expert in non-profit audits, finance, and donor-funded projects, Roseanne brings valuable skills in fiduciary oversight, transparency, and reporting to #CFKAfrica’s board. Karibu! 🔗 https://cfkafrica.org/its-all-about-impact-meet-cfk-board-director-roseanne-mugo/
Over the past month, #CFKAfrica has been actively supporting county governments in strengthening event-based surveillance systems through targeted #publichealth workforce training. Last week, we wrapped up these efforts by supporting the Kibra Sub-County Health Management Team, equipping them with the skills and tools needed to lead EBS training and monitoring. This marks a key step toward improving early detection and response to public health threats at the community level. #globalhealth
#CFKAfrica Peacock Fellows like Sarah receive funding to spend a summer in #Kenya, applying their skills to real-world challenges. Read about Sarah’s research on sanitation-related challenges and support #UNC students with similar experiences on #GiveUNC: https://cfkafrica.org/rising-above-the-floods-one-toilet-at-a-time/
Our recent workshop on NITA trade assessment preparation was a great success! We equipped our #TechCraft trainees and artisans with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in their upcoming NITA trade assessments - from understanding expectations to exam procedures and locations, #CFKAfrica's support ensures that our #youth trainees and artisans are on a path to thriving careers in trades. #YouthEmployment
CFK Africa is a registered NGO in Kenya and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S. that improves public health and economic prosperity in informal settlements through participatory research, primary health care, and education.
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