Youth expressed a need for a safe, private space to access services and engage in recreational activities, making YFS a distinctive facility in Kibera.
Two months into CFK Africa’s TechCraft apprenticeship program, Kennedy is embracing new opportunities.
Written by Ben Bramson, CFK Africa 2024 Peacock Fellow and undergraduate student studying religion, pre-medicine, and conflict management at the University of North Carolina, Chapel
From playing in CFK Africa soccer tournaments as a child to being a volunteer conducting STEM sessions with Kibera youth, Andrew Odongo exemplifies CFK Africa’s impact on youth leadership.
“I have learned the only initial prerequisites for becoming a successful leader are will and courage.”
KTN News Kenya interviewed CFK Africa Youth Education & Livelihoods Program Manager, Keith Obiero, about CFK Africa’s education and youth leadership work.
“Our education interventions from scholarships, student support, mentorship, and parental engagement provide us with a holistic approach in supporting students get to their potential and become meaningful citizens.”
“We understand that education is one of the most effective tools in addressing poverty.”
“CFK Africa has established through their research that when learners are supported to access quality education, then they come to school and stay in school.”
“What drives me is my family and my child. I believe in my potential and strive to do better every day.”
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