From teenage pregnancies to authors: 28 young mothers behind ‘Still, I Rise’ share stories of resilience
August 16, 2026
“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?”
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.
“It’s time for governments and aid agencies to recognize and empower non-traditional allies as an invaluable resource in the fight against gender-based violence.”
“Through CFK’s Male Ally forums, men now have safe spaces to discuss issues that were once taboo.”
“When I heard of the programme CFK was rolling out, I felt that in my capacity as a landlord, I would help many households.”
“In the slums, landlords control access points, making them practical actors in prevention and early intervention.”