CFK Africa is a leading NGO based in Nairobi, Kenya and Chapel Hill, NC that improves public health and economic prosperity in informal settlements through participatory research, primary health care, and youth development.
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CFK Africa's Senior Youth Program Officer, Martha Otieno was live on Radio...
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CFK Africa has launched a new initiative to tackle sexual and gender-based...
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Harvard Business School chose to profile CFK Africa as the topic for its first multi-media case study. 
At the 2005 Global Health Summit in NYC, CFK Africa was named a Hero of Global Health by TIME Magazine and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. 
In 2006, ABC World News awarded CFK Africa co-founder, Rye Barcott, Person of the Year for his service as a U.S. Marine and his work in Kibera. 
CFK Africa was featured as the cover story on an issue of TIME Magazine for Kids, titled A Higher Goal: Soccer is Helping Kenyan Kids Get Set for the Future. 
The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum honored CFK Africa with the 2008 Reflections of Hope Award. Our training for Early Childhood Development Teachers in #Kibera taught techniques on engaging children in meaningful and playful learning, supporting healthy cognitive and emotional development. With engaging activities, these teachers are empowered to nurture curiosity and creativity! #nutruringyounglearners #earlychildhood #CFKAfrica
Our Lux Sit & Jim Rogers scholars came together for a Book Club experience! Our scholars are reading "Transformed" by Shanna Ngetich together. From sparking critical thinking to fostering personal growth and improving literacy skills, the discussion highlighted how stories and writing can inspire change and expand perspectives. #CFKAfrica #youthempowerment #bookclub
Je, wajua? Unaweza kujikinga na kulinda familia yako dhidi ya kipindupindu kwa kuchukua hatua rahisi. Kwa kuwa visa vinaongezeka hapa #Kibera, ni muhimu kuwa makini zaidi. Kinga ni bora kuliko tiba! Kaa salama. DYK? You can protect yourself and your family from cholera by taking simple steps. With cases rising in #Kibera, now is the time to be extra careful. Remember, prevention is better than cure! Stay safe, stay healthy.
Over 420 community members screened and treated! #CFKAfrica is proud to have brought free, life-changing health services to #Kibera this weekend. From eye care to dental services and heart check-ups, this medical camp was a powerful reminder that when communities come together, impact happens. Special mention to our partners Heart to Heart Foundation, Human Needs Project, Barika Medical Centre, Helpster Charity, Kinani Eye Clinic, Family Health Dental Clinic Ltd, and Child Charity Organization!
CFK Africa is a registered NGO in Kenya and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S. that improves public health and economic prosperity in informal settlements through participatory research, primary health care, and education.
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