Standard Media – CFK Africa began with $26
August 28, 2022
Standard Media shares how CFK Africa’s late co-founder, Tabitha Festo, turned a $26 gift into a thriving clinic serving the Kibera community.
Standard Media shares how CFK Africa’s late co-founder, Tabitha Festo, turned a $26 gift into a thriving clinic serving the Kibera community.
CFK Africa paramedic Nicholas Okumu was recognized his community for his efforts to evacuate a stabbing victim in Kibera following 2022 Kenya elections.
Peacock Fellow Sarah Lebu worked with children in Kenya to develop effective WaSH murals and promote healthy hand washing behaviors.
Growing up in Kibera, Esther realized she had a calling for childcare at a young age. Now, she has more than 20 years of experience as an ECD teacher supporting children’s physical and cognitive development.
Growing up in Kenya, Peacock Fellow Selah Bekele-Piper witnessed many well-meaning development projects but noticed that there often seemed to be a piece missing. This summer, she explored a different approach to development work during her time with CFK Africa.
Bloomberg News highlighted CFK Africa’s work with the CDC and KEMRI in hosting one of the largest overseas population-based infectious disease surveillance initiatives.
When Edith realized her daughter was underweight, she reached out to our nutrition program for help. Less than a year later, her daughter was successfully discharged and is now able to enjoy a happy, healthy childhood.
VOA highlighted CFK Africa’s Covid-19 vaccination efforts in the informal settlement of Kibera, Kenya.
CFK’s Primary Health Care Program Coordinator, Eddah Ogogo, was highlighted as a “Woman to Watch” on VOA for her efforts in fighting Covid-19 in informal settlements.
CFK’s Primary Health Care Program Coordinator, Eddah Ogogo, discussed CFK’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution in informal settlements on CTV. The piece also features Amos Achola, a Kibera resident who got his Covid-19 vaccine at CFK’s Tabitha Medical Clinic.