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 collaboration with local partners like Superb CBO, CFK Africa hosted energizing events in Kibera and Kilifi to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. The events were full of inspiration, empowerment, and action. Our girls shared reflections on the issues most important to them, including access to education, menstrual health, safety, leadership, and equal opportunities for all. We named two standout girls, Whitney and Aisha, as Girl Champions for their bold advocacy for girls’ rights. We also distributed menstrual pads, promoting dignity and confidence. May their voices be heard, and may their voices lead to change!
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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.
Tomorrow's the day, North Carolina! Join #CFKAfrica on November 4 at Steel String Brewery for a memorable evening with our CEO, Jeffrey Okoro, visiting from #Kenya. Hear his inspiring journey from #Kibera youth to leading #CEO and learn how we're empowering youth in slums to lead change. Don't miss this chance to engage with our Kenya-led mission in NC and gather in #community.
#CFKAfrica's #LuxSit and #JimRogers scholarship program hosted a class session and parents’ meeting focused on nutrition, healthy living, and positive parenting as children approach the long holiday break. A timely reminder that empowering children begins with informed, engaged parents. #nutrition #healthyliving
#CFKAfrica's Girls Empowerment Program has held three Male Allyship Dialogue Forums in Lindi, Sarangombe, and Woodley wards. These forums engage men in discussions about gender equity, helping to break down biases and build supportive communities. We believe that allyship should be intentional, relational and ongoing. In collaboration with Community Initiative 4 Gender Justice, we empower men to be active advocates for change, and not just passive supporters. #maleallyship #youthempowerment
