Equitable Research

Using data and partnerships to drive progress and inform policies

Gaps in Data Harm Communities

Informal settlements are dynamic, constantly changing environments, requiring organizations to adapt to evolving needs. Challenges to conducting research in these communities include frequent movement, lack of permanent addresses, and limited communication methods.

Despite participating in many studies, residents often see little tangible benefit from the research. CFK Africa is changing that narrative. From monitoring for infectious disease outbreaks to improving education quality through evidence-based best practices, we lead actionable research with institutional partners to identify pressing issues, improve programming, and inform effective policies.

Community Based Research

CFK Africa has established an equitable research platform built on a participatory development approach and 20+ years of experience working in informal settlements. By investing in implementation research and community collaborations, we develop data-driven, impactful maternal and child health, community health, education, girls’ empowerment, and youth economic development interventions that others can use as global models.

Identifying Pressing Issues

Improving Our Programming

Informing Global Policies

Providing Community Benefits

Event-Based Surveillance

We co-host and operate one of the CDC’s largest overseas population-based infectious disease surveillance (PBIDS) platforms at our Tabitha Medical Clinic. This initiative measures and responds to infectious diseases among around 30,000 residents in Kibera to inform programs, public health response, and national policy. This PBIDS platform has produced nearly 100 research publications that can inform public health globally.