TRT World – “Africa Matters” Spotlights CFK Africa’s Funzo Project
April 10, 2024
“At least 600 young women have returned to school through the group’s programme.”
“At least 600 young women have returned to school through the group’s programme.”
This new mother of three is transforming her future through education.
CFK Africa launched the expansion of its girls’ empowerment initiative this week to support teenage mothers. The Funzo project improves the health, wellness, and educational outcomes of teenage mothers residing in informal settlements in Kenya, including Nairobi and Kilifi Counties.
“I look forward to taking what I learned during my time Kibera and bringing it with me as I continue to learn how I will make a difference in this world.”
As students were sitting for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations at the end of 2022, Esther Askoye, student at the neighboring Olympic High School in Kibera, delivered a healthy baby girl at CFK Africa Tabitha Maternity Home. Hours later, she took her national Agriculture examination in the same clinic.
“We teach breastfeeding mothers from three months onwards on how to express their milk. We teach them how to store because for some they don’t have refrigerators.”
CFK Africa experts were sought after for news stories on international radio outlets during World Breastfeeding Week. Listen here.
“Breastfeeding is of utmost importance to the mother and child,” said Esther Opana, nutritionist at CFK Africa’s Tabitha Medical Clinic.
Esther Opana, nutritionist at CFK Africa’s Tabitha Medical Clinic is interviewed on KTN News Kenya – Health Digest about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child.
On the Luo language station, Ramogi TV, nutritionist Esther Opana is interviewed on breastfeeding and CFK Africa’s work to support maternal and child health.