CBA.meda – CEO Jeffrey Okoro discusses the importance of compassion on “A Cup of Care”
July 27, 2026
“What if the strongest resource in a community isn’t money or infrastructure—but compassion?”
“What if the strongest resource in a community isn’t money or infrastructure—but compassion?”
“In 2001, he co-founded a nonprofit called Carolina for Kibera. Twenty-five years later, what’s now CFK Africa provides health care, education, and other programs to 200,000 Kenyans a year.”
“What we are creating is an opportunity beyond the football pitch.”
“To make aid more effective, we need to ensure these local leaders play more than just a supporting role in their own stories. They need to be the main characters.
“The experience will open their eyes to the possibilities that football can create beyond the pitch.”
“Prioritising these communities is not only a matter of equity but also essential for achieving national impact, because prevention efforts are most effective when they reach those most vulnerable.”
“It’s time for governments and aid agencies to recognize and empower non-traditional allies as an invaluable resource in the fight against gender-based violence.”
“The event brought together educators, legal experts, civil society members, families, and community advocates to address a pressing issue: school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV).”
“When I heard of the programme CFK was rolling out, I felt that in my capacity as a landlord, I would help many households.”
“The issue isn’t motivation, people want to stay healthy. But the system doesn’t meet them where they are.”