KTN News Kenya interviewed young mothers in CFK Africa’s Funzo Project, Community Health Promoters, school administrators, and a member of the Funzo Project’s community Advisory Council about CFK Africa’s support of teenage mothers in returning back to school.
CFK Africa received an award this month from Isuzu East Africa for its decades-long girls’ empowerment efforts championing girls and young women in Kenyan informal settlements through health, education, and sports initiatives.
“Adolescent girls in Kibera are knowledgeable, resourceful, and solutions-focused.”
Executive Director Jeffrey Okoro was featured on VOA News – Africa 54 to talk about CFK Africa’s girls empowerment program models and successes with Esther Githui-Ewart.
“What drives me is my family and my child. I believe in my potential and strive to do better every day.”
“We understand that girlhood and adolescence are marked by significant growth, development, and change, filled with vulnerabilities and incredible opportunities and potential,” said CFK Africa Executive Director Jeffrey Okoro.
“In summary, for nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and government entities working to increase economic opportunity for women or combat IPV in communities around the world, considering the connection between the two is key.”
“Community engagement in developing solutions is the best way to have a lasting impact. From its humble beginnings in Tabitha’s home to providing quality health services to the Kibera community and beyond — CFK Africa is a powerful example of inclusive development in action,” said Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey.
In partnership with CFK Africa, BIC East Africa is donating over 300,000 pens to assist students in need across Kenya.
This new mother of three is transforming her future through education.
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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