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.
In Matsangoni, members of CFK Africa’s Girls’ Parliament put their learning into action. They raised their voices on an issue that had long been at the forefront of their minds: access to sanitary towels. With support from local authorities, the girls mobilized over 1,000 packs of sanitary pads for distribution to girls and young women at a special community event. The turnout was overwhelming, the energy inspiring, and the impact immediate. When girls lead, entire communities move forward – well done, ladies!
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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.
We are powering up local Nutrition Champions to lead community-driven solutions to malnutrition and food insecurity! Our champions gained essential nutrition knowledge and practical entrepreneurial skills to boost healthy eating and improve their household economic stability. By pairing entrepreneurship with #nutrition, we ensure that families can afford the nutritious food they deserve. #CFKAfrica
#Sports are in our DNA! Using sports to connect youth to mentors, develop healthy habits, and gain confidence has been a core part of #CFKAfrica's work since our earliest days. This #ThrowbackThursday, we are taking it back to our early jump rope program, "CFK jumpers." We're proud of all of our jumpers over the years! Today, our #sports program continues to go strong with a focus on #soccer and emerging sports like basketball and pickleball. #TBT #25YearsofCFK
Maureen and Sandra are teenage mothers, and they are building their futures with courage. “Being part of the #GirlsEmpowermentProgram gave me a new identity. I am assertive. I know my self-worth,” Sandra says. Maureen adds, “I am here as proof that life does not stop when you get a baby while still young. You can pursue your dreams if you believe in yourself.” These are the voices of young women choosing growth and courage, and leading change in their own lives. #CFKAfrica #youthvoices
