Peacock Fellow Reflections: Karibu to my Summer/Winter in Kenya!
July 20, 2026
“Their perspectives, creativity, and lived experiences are things I cannot find elsewhere, and I think that is what makes this fellowship so rare.”
“Their perspectives, creativity, and lived experiences are things I cannot find elsewhere, and I think that is what makes this fellowship so rare.”
“The girls were not saying they had given up on school – they were saying they needed a way to keep going.”
“Her shop is now operational and providing a steady income. This financial stability has had ripple effects. She can ensure there is food at home.”
“This work exemplifies the powerful partnership and mutual respect that we share with Gillings,” said Jeffrey Okoro, CEO at CFK.
“I have become a big advocate for nutrition because I have lived through the transformation myself.”
“They gave me the best information, and now I can pass it on to others who may not know where to turn.”
Donate $50 or more this holiday season and receive a copy of CFK Africa’s cookbook Karibu Mezani.
CFK Africa Nutritionist Esther Opana was interviewed for a feature during World Breastfeeding Week.
“Through this community-generated solution, children at ECD centers are receiving better nutrition, ensuring they can thrive.”
“Adolescent girls in Kibera are knowledgeable, resourceful, and solutions-focused.”