Why Girls? A Q&A on Girls’ Empowerment with Dr. Karen Austrian
April 15, 2025
“There is tremendous power in investing and intervening during adolescence, which is a critical window in our development.”
“There is tremendous power in investing and intervening during adolescence, which is a critical window in our development.”
“Children deserve to learn in a way that makes learning more interesting to them.”
“We believe that an intergenerational dialogue is crucial to addressing the issues that come with SRGBV.”
CFK Africa’s Senior Youth Program Officer, Martha Otieno was live on Radio Citizen speaking about how hands-on skills training is creating real employment opportunities for youth in Kibera.
“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.
“All our officers are here to represent everyone at all times of the day and night. When you arrive at Mathare Police Station, you are safe.”
CFK Africa welcomes four Peacock Fellows to our team this summer.
“As I am giving, I am learning.”
“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.”
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CFK Africa is a registered NGO in Kenya and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S. that empowers youth in slums.
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