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.
What do you think Boston will look like? What do you want the world to know about you? What are your football dreams? Through a highly competitive process, Festival 26 selected six CFK youth to represent Kenya in Boston at a FIFA World Cup global youth leadership and sports program in July. It’s been no small accomplishment to get to this point – out of 48 participating delegations, CFK is one of just four from Africa. CFK Africa youth Harriet, Erick, Faridah, and Nehemiah share what they most look forward to about their upcoming experience in Boston. We are cheering these young athletes on!
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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.
An energetic way to close out Mental Health Awareness Month! #CFKAfrica, alongside Mirror of Hope C.B.O and Mental 360 spent the day with #Kibera youth at Creakids learning, sharing, and breaking the silence around mental health. These enthusiastic young people showed up ready to engage, support each other, and embrace the importance of emotional well‑being! When young people feel heard, supported, and empowered, the whole community grows. #youthempowerment #mentalhealth
Our collective #MenstrualHygieneDay celebrations in #KilifiCounty were energetic! We united at Vitengeni ACC Grounds with the Kilifi County Government and like-minded stakeholders to champion dignity, awareness, and access to safe menstrual hygiene for every girl and woman! The ACC Vitengeni Division advocated for affordable menstrual products - and even free products in schools. The Hon. Clara Chonga, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Gender, Culture, Social Services, Sports and Special Programmes, highlighted the power of male involvement in building a Period‑Friendly World. Together, we’re breaking stigma and fighting for a future where no girl is left behind. #PeriodFriendlyWorld #EndPeriodPoverty #CFKAfrica
