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.
As we mark World Football Day on May 25, CFK Africa is proud to join Football for the Goals by spotlighting one of Kibera’s own: Vivian Shiyonzo. A fearless goalkeeper with Kibera Soccer Women FC and a standout in the FKF playoffs, Vivian embodies how football drives social impact, builds confidence, and unites communities. We’re cheering her on today and every day. Catch her in action, she’s one to watch and up for the Golden Gloves Award for the number of games she has blocked all goals by the opposing team!
A fearless goalkeeper with Kibera Soccer Women FC, Vivian embodies how football...
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“I do not allow my circumstances to define me or my future,”...
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.
Healthy children, healthy communities. #CFKAfrica reviewed progress with partners in malnutrition management, documentation, and reporting. Spearheaded by the SCNO, SCMOH, SCPHN, and SCHRIO, we collaborated with the Kibera Sub-County MCH & #Nutrition Department to provide mentorship to health workers on IMAM and reporting practices. Together, we’re strengthening malnutrition management in Kibera! #under5thrive #health
We are proud to join the global celebration of #MHD2025. Join us this Saturday at the Kibera DC Grounds from 9:00am to 3:00pm in collaboration with The superb CBO. The day will begin with a procession & cycling event, starting at 9am from #CFKAfrica HQ in Olympic. If you have a bicycle, bring it along and join in! Let's come together to help raise awareness and promote #MenstrualHealth and hygiene in our community. #advocacy #awareness #PeriodFriendlyWorld
Who We Are
CFK Africa is a registered NGO in Kenya and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S. that empowers youth in slums.
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