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?”
“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?”
“What if the strongest resource in a community isn’t money or infrastructure—but compassion?”
“In 2001, he co-founded a nonprofit called Carolina for Kibera. Twenty-five years later, what’s now CFK Africa provides health care, education, and other programs to 200,000 Kenyans a year.”
“What we are creating is an opportunity beyond the football pitch.”
“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.
“The experience will open their eyes to the possibilities that football can create beyond the pitch.”
“Prioritising these communities is not only a matter of equity but also essential for achieving national impact, because prevention efforts are most effective when they reach those most vulnerable.”