“The CFK Africa Scholarship is Shaping My Future”
September 19, 2022
CFK Africa scholarship alumnus Elkhana discusses his experience with CFK as he prepares to study nursing at university in the U.S.
CFK Africa scholarship alumnus Elkhana discusses his experience with CFK as he prepares to study nursing at university in the U.S.
Growing up in Kenya, Peacock Fellow Selah Bekele-Piper witnessed many well-meaning development projects but noticed that there often seemed to be a piece missing. This summer, she explored a different approach to development work during her time with CFK Africa.
With experience traveling and living in informal settlements in Africa, India, and China, our newest Advisory Council member, Steve Arnold, reflects on the importance of social context and listening in effective development work.
We were fortunate to have Madeleine Albright as a member of our Global Advisory Council. Co-founder and board chair, Rye Barcott, reflects on his friendship with Secretary Albright and shares three lessons we can learn from her life of service.
Born into a family of seven, Josephat Agaki has faced significant financial challenges his entire life, but a CFK Africa scholarship gave him the opportunity he needed to excel. Now, he is in his final year at university.
Though youth in informal settlements often struggle with economic insecurity, they are innovative, creative, and enterprising, forging their own paths, establishing small businesses, and developing niche skills to support themselves and their families.
Everyone deserves access to clean water, and regularly monitoring water quality is part of achieving that goal. We’re working with schools to make sure students and teachers stay safe and healthy.
A lot has changed since 2001. As we begin expanding to informal settlements beyond Kibera, we are thrilled to announce that we have changed our name from Carolina for Kibera to CFK Africa!