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.
For 25 years, CFK Africa has worked alongside slum communities in Kenya to transform health systems, empower youth, and build local leadership.
What began with a small clinic and organized youth soccer has become a model for community-driven change—now active in 26 slums across Kenya. You made this possible.
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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.
A pen = learning power. What may seem like a simple tool is actually a meaningful catalyst for academic success. Together with BIC East Africa, we are ensuring that all learners have the tools to thrive in the classroom! These students at Olympic High School are now prepared to soar in their studies. #powerfulpartnerships #education #CFKAfrica
Yesterday’s Men’s Mental Health session with Mental 360 at Mirror of Hope C.B.O brought real talk to the table. From stress and unemployment to depression, anxiety, and substance use, young men opened up about what society tells them to hide. Let’s normalize men speaking about their mental health, not just during #MensMentalHealthMonth, but year-round. #MentalHealthMatters #ItsOkaytoTalk #CFKAfrica
