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.
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“I call them my miracles."
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.
Our #partnerships know no borders! We were delighted to host Reach A Hand Uganda to experience our work in #Kenya and explore ways to collaborate to uplift our youth. We are united in our belief that young people should be at the forefront of leading change on issues they care about! #youthempowerment #collaboration
#CFKAfrica's Lux Sit & Jim Rogers Scholarship Program extends its gratitude to the entire staff team, parents, students, alumni, and partners, including local community-based organizations such as Greenshift for Development and Afrisure. We also appreciate the support of the local administration and the Nairobi County Environment Department. Together, we participated in an impactful community service engagement in #Kibera. These collective efforts have reinforced our shared commitment to transforming the community.
#CFKAfrica's #Funzo project participated in the #16DaysofActivism Against Gender-Based Violence launch in Kilifi, showcasing a skit on how technology can help prevent #GBV. A panelist emphasized responsible social media use for advocacy. Notable attendees included Deputy Governor Ms. Flora Mbetsa, Dr. Ruth Dama Masha, and Hon. Rehema Jaselda, who condemned GBV and urged survivors to seek justice.
