A Day in the Life of A Teenage Mother in Kibera: Meet Claudia
May 7, 2025
“I do not allow my circumstances to define me or my future,” Claudia says. “I am now working hard and smart in school and scoring good grades.”
“I do not allow my circumstances to define me or my future,” Claudia says. “I am now working hard and smart in school and scoring good grades.”
“Children deserve to learn in a way that makes learning more interesting to them.”
Ever since he was a child, Philip Evayo dreamed of becoming a lawyer. Now, he is one.
Jane emphasizes the importance of funding to maintain these initiatives and invest in sustainable solutions that will keep the water in informal settlements safe and clean. She understands the importance of intersectional care for mothers, newborns, and children.
“My dream of becoming a nurse is now within reach.”
“I’m excited to keep growing, uplifting my community alongside me.”
Youth expressed a need for a safe, private space to access services and engage in recreational activities, making YFS a distinctive facility in Kibera.
Through a combination of public health interventions, educational initiatives, and youth empowerment programs, CFK Africa has not only transformed lives but also given hope to communities often overlooked by mainstream development programs.
From playing in CFK Africa soccer tournaments as a child to being a volunteer conducting STEM sessions with Kibera youth, Andrew Odongo exemplifies CFK Africa’s impact on youth leadership.
“I have learned the only initial prerequisites for becoming a successful leader are will and courage.”
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