“The problems faced by young people today are the problems faced by everyone tomorrow,” said CFK Africa executive director Jeffrey Okoro. “On International Youth Day, we must all take a moment to think critically about how we can support youth in our communities and remove barriers that hinder their success, enabling them to build healthy and vibrant lives.”
The organization emphasizes four models to support young people in informal settlements, where residents live in extreme poverty and lack access to quality healthcare and education, proper nutrition, and adequate sanitation, making them susceptible to preventable diseases and other poor health outcomes.
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