“Jeffrey reminded us that localization is more than a development buzzword—it is the practice of shifting leadership, power, and decision-making to local actors. It means ensuring that
“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.”
Our annual community awards, held August 9, 2025, honored these unsung heroes who advance our mission of empowering youth.
“One of the most inspiring moments of the night was the recognition of Kibera Soccer Women FC, fresh from their historic victory in the FKF Women’s Cup Finals.”
“Despite operating with limited resources, members of our community demonstrate leadership, resilience, and lifelong dedication to improving the lives of others.”
“We are excited to honor the unsung heroes at our annual awards event.”
Spotlight on Africa reached out to three experts involved in rethinking the future of aid, including CFK Africa Executive Director Jeffrey Okoro.
“Change is rarely linear, impact takes time, and contexts change, especially in dynamic environments like the informal settlements in which CFK Africa works.”
“There is a lot of misunderstanding on what aid or development work is. To me, it restores dignity, brings out the best in humanity, and lessens suffering, and I think that is missed from a lot of the current news stories on the pullback of aid,” said CFK Africa Executive Director Jeffrey Okoro.
“CFK Africa’s locally-led approach to development stood out as a prime example of this model.”
