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.
Pendo, a teenage mother in Kilifi, was introduced to CFK Africa’s Funzo project for young mothers in 2023 after dropping out of school. She didn’t hesitate – when learning about the program, she jumped at the opportunity to finish her education. After further leadership training through our Girls Empowerment Program, Pendo was elected to the Youth Advisory Council for Health in Kilifi County and now stands up for the right of teenage mothers to education and healthcare in her community. She has also started a handful of small businesses, like small-scale poultry farming, earning a small income that allows her to support herself and her baby.
For CFK Africa, 2025 has been an extraordinary year of impact. We...
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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.
Teenage mothers in slums face significant challenges. Our Funzo Project provides pathways for young mothers to continue their education or vocational training, paired with safe space sessions and psychosocial support. We are proud of the 54 teen moms who graduated from secondary school in 2025! #yearinreview #CFKAfrica #girlsempowerment
Our 2025 #yearinreview continues with a spotlight on a special program for teenage mothers. This year, we launched Her Dreams, a book project to share firsthand narratives from teenage mothers whose stories are filled with resilience yet remain largely unheard. Girls attended a retreat in August to produce the book, which will serve as a resource for other young mothers worldwide. #impact #CFKAfrica #girlsempowerment
Today, as part of our #yearinreview, we celebrate the impact of our compound policing initiative, which harnesses the power of landlords and landladies to combat #SGBV. We train landlords in effective intervention and reporting to help prevent harm before it occurs, building safer communities. We also provide guidance on making referrals to ensure comprehensive care for survivors. #yearinreview #impact #CFKAfrica
