A Holiday Letter from CFK Africa Youth Leaders
December 5, 2025
“There are thousands of other aspiring youth like us who are talented but need opportunity and guidance to get started.”
“There are thousands of other aspiring youth like us who are talented but need opportunity and guidance to get started.”
“We don’t only collect data to prove a program works; we collect it because we believe there is always room for improvement.”
“Saving lives is a calling for me. Every time I meet a patient I once helped in their moment of greatest need, it reminds me why I do what I do.”
“I call them my miracles.”
“She was selected to represent all youth in Matsangoni ward on health issues, a role that allows her to amplify and advocate for other youth and teenage mothers.”
“Seeing a life that once hung on by a thread, and which is now flourishing, reminded me of why I chose my career as a nurse serving Kibera.”
“Living and working in Kenya revealed the immense strength and resilience of communities in Kibera.”
“Despite coming from challenging backgrounds, we all shared a dream of excelling in school.’
“Seeing the final report and knowing that the tools I designed helped gather real, actionable insights was a powerful reminder of why Monitoring & Evaluation matters.”
“She will forever be an inspiration to me, and I hope to many others, especially kids facing challenging times, and young parents feeling overwhelmed, desperately wanting to do the right thing.”