“It’s about creating a space where, for just a little while, a teen mom can be more than a statistic or a story of survival. She can be curious. She can be seen. She has control.”
“This team of remarkable women demonstrates what we have always believed about the people of Kibera: that they are capable of incredible achievements when given the opportunity.”
“Visiting CFK’s clinics and tech training classes has been eye opening. I saw firsthand the challenges residents face and the tangible difference CFK is making in their lives.”
“I want to play football and help my family financially. Life has not been easy, with ups and downs.”
In addition to supporting women and girls, “CFK Africa enlists men and boys as active partners in preventing gender violence and fostering the wellbeing of women and girls through education and community building.”
“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.”
“There is tremendous power in investing and intervening during adolescence, which is a critical window in our development.”
“We believe that an intergenerational dialogue is crucial to addressing the issues that come with SRGBV.”
“Coaching is more than drills. It is about giving young people direction, alternatives, and belief in their own potential.”
CFK Africa has launched a new initiative to tackle sexual and gender-based violence in Mathare slum.
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