
Meet Pendo: A Teenage Mother’s Journey of Leadership and Hope in Kilifi
“She was selected to represent all youth in Matsangoni ward on health issues, a role that allows her to amplify and advocate for other youth and teenage mothers.”
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“She was selected to represent all youth in Matsangoni ward on health issues, a role that allows her to amplify and advocate for other youth and teenage mothers.”

“Seeing a life that once hung on by a thread, and which is now flourishing, reminded me of why I chose my career as a nurse serving Kibera.”

“This work exemplifies the powerful partnership and mutual respect that we share with Gillings,” said Jeffrey Okoro, CEO at CFK.

“CFK Africa has announced key leadership appointments to advance its mission and strategy.”

“Living and working in Kenya revealed the immense strength and resilience of communities in Kibera.”

“Despite coming from challenging backgrounds, we all shared a dream of excelling in school.’

“Seeing the final report and knowing that the tools I designed helped gather real, actionable insights was a powerful reminder of why Monitoring & Evaluation matters.”

“These promotions reaffirm CFK’s mission to empower youth in African slums through innovative programs, public health, and sustainable growth,” said board chair and co-founder Rye Barcott.

“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.