Why Girls? A Q&A on Girls’ Empowerment with Dr. Karen Austrian
April 15, 2025
“There is tremendous power in investing and intervening during adolescence, which is a critical window in our development.”
“There is tremendous power in investing and intervening during adolescence, which is a critical window in our development.”
“CFK Africa, a locally led youth leadership and public health nonprofit focused on fighting extreme poverty in African informal settlements, announced seven new members of its global Advisory Council.”
CFK Africa has announced seven new members of its global Advisory Council who will provide expertise as the organization plans to expand access to health care, improve educational outcomes and provide mentorship to girls and young women.
With experience traveling and living in informal settlements in Africa, India, and China, our newest Advisory Council member, Steve Arnold, reflects on the importance of social context and listening in effective development work.
We were fortunate to have Madeleine Albright as a member of our Global Advisory Council. Co-founder and board chair, Rye Barcott, reflects on his friendship with Secretary Albright and shares three lessons we can learn from her life of service.
“Kenya’s health care system has always been one major disaster away from collapsing,” said Dr. Stellah Bosire, co-executive director of the East Africa Sexual Health
Contact: Beth-Ann Kutchma beth@carolinaforkibera.org 919.599.6504 Diverse group of international leaders and local volunteers will help organization improve and expand services in informal
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