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.
Immerse yourself in Still, I Rise: Stories of Resilience from Teenage Mothers in Kenya’s Slums. Proceeds of the book support our Girls’ Empowerment Program.
“These stories are raw, honest, and profoundly moving. They reveal not only the injustice teenage mothers face, but also the extraordinary strength they carry within them.”—Raj Panjabi, MD, MPH, Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor, Co-Founder, and Author.
On October 10th in Charlotte, North Carolina, we launched Still, I Rise, a collection of stories told by 28 teen mothers living in Kibera, one of Africa’s largest slums. The teens write about overcoming their barriers and completing their education with the support of CFK’s Funzo Project. Read their powerful stories, and spread their messages. Proceeds benefit CFK’s Girls’ Empowerment program.
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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.
The energy for this year’s #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild was felt throughout the community. #CFKAfrica joined girls, families, and partners, including The superb CBO and Women's Link Worldwide, for a full day of activities, movement, and conversations centered on girls’ rights, safety, and opportunity. We were also glad to welcome Tina Ogal from Radio Citizen FM, whose presence helped carry the conversation even further. Days like this matter because girls should be given the space to shape what comes next. #GirlsEmpowerment #EndChildMarriage #CommunityVoices
Nairobi is one of the counties identified as being at higher risk from the projected El Niño rains. For communities like #Kibera, where flooding can quickly impact homes, roads, and sanitation, our preparations cannot wait until the rain begins. 🌧️ Please take note of these reminders, share them with your family and neighbors, and know where to seek help if someone becomes unwell. Jiandae mapema. Kaa salama. #CFKAfrica #FloodSafety #ElNino #StaySafe
From #Kibera to Charlotte, the voices behind Still, I Rise continue to travel. This Saturday marked the US launch of #CFKAfrica’s Still, I Rise, and once again, we celebrate the courage of the young women who chose to tell their stories! These stories are now reaching new audiences, challenging stigma around teenage motherhood and showing what becomes possible when young mothers are met with dignity, opportunity and support.
