Leveling the Playing Field: How Coach James is Using Football as a Launchpad for Youth
April 6, 2025
“Coaching is more than drills. It is about giving young people direction, alternatives, and belief in their own potential.”
“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.
“The launch event affirmed several truths for me: that many are committed to ending GBV, that community ownership is key, and that extraordinary potential exists when people unite around a shared cause.”
The addition of vocational training reflects CFK Africa’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of teenage mothers and ensuring their success.
Working with CFK Africa as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) fellow on the Girls’ Empowerment Program has reinforced my belief that giving girls and women the tools they need to succeed can lead to transformative change, even in the most challenging circumstances.
“My dream of becoming a nurse is now within reach.”
“I’m excited to keep growing, uplifting my community alongside me.”
“This year marks the 12th anniversary since the world began recognizing this important day, and in Kibra, the progress is evident, with girls leading the charge in the event.”
“As CFK Africa’s sports for development program continues to evolve, it holds great potential to further empower young girls and contribute to their holistic development.”
CFK Africa is empowering landlords to harness their power to start making changes within their compounds and collectively address SGBV.