SportsAfrica – Op-Ed Published by CFK Africa Executive Director Jeffrey Okoro on the Power of Women’s Soccer
September 6, 2023
“Soccer can be used not just as a gateway to education, but to also help bridge ethnic barriers.”
“Soccer can be used not just as a gateway to education, but to also help bridge ethnic barriers.”
“Beyond the recent headlines, however, the Women’s World Cup serves an even more important role in helping connect at-risk girls and young women with mentors, serving as an entry point to education, and even helping them overcome deeply rooted ethnic divisions like here in Kenya.
“We teach breastfeeding mothers from three months onwards on how to express their milk. We teach them how to store because for some they don’t have refrigerators.”
CFK Africa experts were sought after for news stories on international radio outlets during World Breastfeeding Week. Listen here.
“Breastfeeding is of utmost importance to the mother and child,” said Esther Opana, nutritionist at CFK Africa’s Tabitha Medical Clinic.
Esther Opana, nutritionist at CFK Africa’s Tabitha Medical Clinic is interviewed on KTN News Kenya – Health Digest about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child.
On the Luo language station, Ramogi TV, nutritionist Esther Opana is interviewed on breastfeeding and CFK Africa’s work to support maternal and child health.
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, CFK Africa’s nutritionist Frankline Kaburia was interviewed on KBC Radio on the importance of making breastfeeding at work, work.
“The partnership between Kibera Girls Soccer Academy and CFK Africa has been significant in their success.”
“Through hard work on the field and opportunities provided by CFK Africa and the Kibera Girls School Soccer Academy, this team has earned its place in Kenya’s top women’s league. They are an inspiration to all of us.”