“Still, I Rise” Book Launch in North Carolina, US
October 14, 2026
“Charlotte Barcott wanted to share the powerful stories of teenage mothers she co-edited with Siama Yusuf.
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“Charlotte Barcott wanted to share the powerful stories of teenage mothers she co-edited with Siama Yusuf.
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“What if the strongest resource in a community isn’t money or infrastructure—but compassion?”
CFK Africa opens new GBV office at Mukuru Kwa Reuben Police Station.
“What if the strongest resource in a community isn’t money or infrastructure—but compassion?”
“What if the strongest resource in a community isn’t money or infrastructure—but compassion?”
“What if the strongest resource in a community isn’t money or infrastructure—but compassion?”
“To make aid more effective, we need to ensure these local leaders play more than just a supporting role in their own stories. They need to be the main characters.
“Prioritising these communities is not only a matter of equity but also essential for achieving national impact, because prevention efforts are most effective when they reach those most vulnerable.”
“Stories emerging from clinics across the country paint a grim picture: stockpiles of critical drugs are depleting, patients are coping with advanced illness, and health workers are struggling with morale after widespread layoffs,” said Okoro.
“The consequences are felt right now across the country and even across Africa.”