Girls Empowerment

The Evolution of CFK: From Carolina for Kibera to CFK Africa

by Hannah Bain|January 25, 2022February 17, 2022|COVID-19, Education & Livelihoods, Girls Empowerment, Health

A lot has changed since 2001. As we begin expanding to informal settlements beyond Kibera,...

Celebrating the Second Anniversary of our Tabitha Maternity Home

by Hannah Bain|September 23, 2021February 17, 2022|Education & Livelihoods, Girls Empowerment, Health

This year, we're celebrating the second anniversary of our Tabitha Maternity Home and marking one...

Celebrating 20 Years of Service

by Angel Oak Creative|September 20, 2021September 20, 2021|Board, Education & Livelihoods, Girls Empowerment, Health, Staff

It all started with $26, an unlikely connection, and a commitment to service. Read about...

CFK Leaders Discuss Expansion & Advocate for Informal Settlements on NTV Kenya

by Hannah Bain|August 31, 2021August 31, 2021|COVID-19, Education & Livelihoods, Girls Empowerment, Health, News

CFK Executive Director, Hillary Omala, and Partnerships and Fundraising Manager, Ann Kungu, discussed CFK’s expansion plans and the importance of community...

Managing Menstrual Hygiene & Addressing Menstrual Shame

by Hannah Bain|June 2, 2021June 3, 2021|Girls Empowerment, Health

Educating young people on proper menstrual hygiene management is the first step in addressing misinformation...

CFK Executive Director Hillary Omala on NTV Kenya

Hillary Omala Represents Informal Settlements on NTV Kenya Panel

by Hannah Bain|April 29, 2021April 29, 2021|COVID-19, Education & Livelihoods, Girls Empowerment, Health

CFK executive director, Hillary Omala, discussed the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 on residents...

Launching the CFK Alumni Network

by Hannah Bain|April 19, 2021May 14, 2021|Education & Livelihoods, Girls Empowerment, Health

As a part of celebrating the 20th anniversary of CFK, we are launching the first-ever CFK...

Building Foundations to Foster Aspirations in Kibera

by Hannah Bain|April 13, 2021April 13, 2021|Education & Livelihoods, Girls Empowerment, Health

Growing up just a few miles outside of Kibera, George Kuria always knew that the community was teeming with...

Introducing our 2021 Peacock Fellow

by Hannah Bain|March 29, 2021February 17, 2022|Education & Livelihoods, Girls Empowerment, Health

Keerti Kalluru is joining CFK as our 2021 Peacock Fellow. Keerti is a UNC student...

International Women's Day with Kibra Advocacy Network and CFK

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021

by Hannah Bain|March 10, 2021February 17, 2022|COVID-19, Girls Empowerment

As part of the K-GAN, CFK worked with 25 local organizations to organize a procession...

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