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.”
“As I am giving, I am learning.”
“I have learned the only initial prerequisites for becoming a successful leader are will and courage.”
US Ambassador Meg Whitman attended CFK Africa’s annual celebration of community heroes, including honoring Kibera Soccer Women FC for their service as champions of social change in Kibera.
“Every individual can make a difference, even if that difference is only felt by one person.”
An opinion piece by ED Jeffrey Okoro published in STAT News shares his personal story alongside the story of CFK Africa’s work and model.
“CFK Africa, a locally led youth leadership and public health nonprofit focused on fighting extreme poverty in African informal settlements, announced seven new members of its global Advisory Council.”
CFK Africa has announced seven new members of its global Advisory Council who will provide expertise as the organization plans to expand access to health care, improve educational outcomes and provide mentorship to girls and young women.
“He will further strengthen initiatives that empower women and girls in Kibra and other informal settlements.”
“Education is an equalizer; it gives young people who are born into tough circumstances a fighting chance. I know firsthand what education and economic mobility means for young people, for entire families.”
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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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