Wrapping Up My Kenyan Practicum: Lifelong Bonds, New Lessons
September 2, 2025
“Living and working in Kenya revealed the immense strength and resilience of communities in Kibera.”
“Living and working in Kenya revealed the immense strength and resilience of communities in Kibera.”
“Seeing the final report and knowing that the tools I designed helped gather real, actionable insights was a powerful reminder of why Monitoring & Evaluation matters.”
“How can a single map carry multiple stories and account for the many ways people inhabit and experience a place?”
“It’s about creating a space where, for just a little while, a teen mom can be more than a statistic or a story of survival. She can be curious. She can be seen. She has control.”
“This experience has once again reminded me of the importance of cultural competence in public health initiatives and the value of shared experiences in fostering empathy and understanding.”
“Visiting CFK’s clinics and tech training classes has been eye opening. I saw firsthand the challenges residents face and the tangible difference CFK is making in their lives.”
CFK Africa welcomes four Peacock Fellows to our team this summer.
Working with CFK Africa as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) fellow on the Girls’ Empowerment Program has reinforced my belief that giving girls and women the tools they need to succeed can lead to transformative change, even in the most challenging circumstances.