What Does it Take to be a Paramedic in Kibera?
November 13, 2025
“Saving lives is a calling for me. Every time I meet a patient I once helped in their moment of greatest need, it reminds me why I do what I do.”
“Saving lives is a calling for me. Every time I meet a patient I once helped in their moment of greatest need, it reminds me why I do what I do.”
“CFK Africa has announced key leadership appointments to advance its mission and strategy.”
“These promotions reaffirm CFK’s mission to empower youth in African slums through innovative programs, public health, and sustainable growth,” said board chair and co-founder Rye Barcott.
“Change is rarely linear, impact takes time, and contexts change, especially in dynamic environments like the informal settlements in which CFK Africa works.”
Jane emphasizes the importance of funding to maintain these initiatives and invest in sustainable solutions that will keep the water in informal settlements safe and clean. She understands the importance of intersectional care for mothers, newborns, and children.
Kennedy Juma explains how CFK Africa uses sports to keep youth engaged, curbing the dangers of drug abuse and unhealthy behaviors during the long holidays.
Youth expressed a need for a safe, private space to access services and engage in recreational activities, making YFS a distinctive facility in Kibera.
“Indeed, paramedics, like Okumu are the unsung heroes of the critical medical emergency ecosystem.”
“Preventive healthcare is the most important step in ensuring communities are free from diseases.”
“Education is an equalizer; it gives young people who are born into tough circumstances a fighting chance. I know firsthand what education and economic mobility means for young people, for entire families.”