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CFK Africa is a registered non-governmental organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the U.S.
CFK Africa envisions a future where a generation of healthy, educated, and innovative youth in informal settlements become visionary leaders and change-makers, facilitated by digital connectivity.
It all started with $26, an unlikely connection, and a strong commitment to community service.
Co-founded in 2001 by a Kenyan nurse based in Kibera, a Kenyan community organizer, and a University of North Carolina student who responded to community need for projects to support youth development and provide healthcare, CFK Africa has grown from managing a youth sports program and a 10-foot-by-10-foot clinic to one of the largest and longest-standing NGOs in Kibera delivering high-quality primary health services to thousands of patients and developing hundreds of impressive young leaders through education and youth development programming.
Tabitha was an unemployed nurse and widowed mother when she started CFK Africa’s first medical clinic out of her 10×10-foot home with just $26.
Salim was a founding member of the Mathare Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) before co-founding CFK Africa in 2001.
Rye first traveled to Kibera as a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) to study ethnic violence among youth.
Time Magazine and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation named CFK Africa a Hero of Global Health in 2005.

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"Still, I Rise" went on a global tour! ✈️ (Link in bio to buy or gift the 📖) If you've read the stories, we'd love to hear from you below in the comments. 📍 Aug 7: Launch day in Nairobi 📍 Aug 10: Gender Desk launch in Mukuru kwa Ruben 📍 Aug 12: Community conversation in Kibera 📍 Oct 9–10: Charlotte, NC, with Queen City News, the EVRYBDY in CLT podcast, and the US launch at our 25th anniversary benefit 📍 Oct 22: NPR's Here & Now with Lisa Mullins "Still, I Rise: Stories of Resilience from Teenage Mothers in Kenya's Slums" is a collection of first-person essays by 28 young mothers. The authors talk about their journeys finding the strength and courage to overcome challenges like violence, extreme poverty, and social stigma. The journey continues with you—grab a copy, gift one, and help the inspiration held within their stories reach more people 👉 cfkafrica.org/still-i-rise. #TeenageMothers #ResilienceStories #CommunityVoices #BookLaunch #SocialImpact

Today, #CFKAfrica’s #WomenatWork trainees joined conversations at the #AfricanEmployabilitySummit2026, where Nairobi National Polytechnic documented their experiences as young women building practical skills and preparing to enter the workforce. Our youth entrepreneurs were invited to participate in the panel titled "Digital Futures: Harnessing the Digital Economy, AI, and Entrepreneurship for African Job Creation." They collaborated with other representatives from the business, finance, and BPO sectors. This is an example of what #PowerfulPartnerships look like in practice. #FutureOfWork

The newly released 2025–26 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey shows continued progress in child health. Under-five mortality has fallen to 37 deaths per 1,000 live births, and 8 in 10 children aged 12–23 months are fully vaccinated with basic antigens. For the first time, the survey also measures whether babies and toddlers are reaching important milestones in movement, language, thinking and social development. #CFKAfrica's work reinforces why supporting a child involves nutrition, immunisation, responsive care, early identification of developmental concerns and support for parents! #MNCH #ChildHealth

In Kajiado, #CFKAfrica followed up with participants from our three-day Male Allyship training to discuss their progress. We examined the conversations they’re having, harmful norms they’re challenging, actions taken, and areas needing support. This follow-up is essential because awareness alone isn't enough; we want men to leverage their influence to combat violence, support survivors, and model healthier masculinity. #MaleAllyship #EndSGBV #GirlsEmpowerment

We are #AlwaysLearning and #AlwaysAdapting at #CFKAfrica. This week, we held refresher trainings with landlords across Kibera, Mathare and Mukuru kwa Njenga on preventing and responding to #GBV through our Compound-to-Compound Policing Intervention. The sessions aimed to help landlords identify risks, support survivors, and strengthen referral pathways within residential compounds. This initiative enables community stakeholders to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of families. #EndGBV #CommunityAction

This week, #CFKAfrica’s Girls Empowerment team introduced Still, I Rise at the @kiberagirls_soccer book fair, where students discussed teenage motherhood, resilience, second chances and the support girls need to keep moving forward. These girls are reading stories written by young women from the same community who refused to let teenage motherhood decide the rest of their lives. Thank you to KGSA for making room for these voices and showing young readers that difficult beginnings do not have to determine what comes next. #StillIRise #YouthVoices

Need a lunch break? Tune in at 1:20PM EST: https://www.wbur.org/ways-to-listen. Siama Yusuf and Charlotte Barcott, co-editors of Still, I Rise: Stories of Resilience from Teenage Mothers in Kenya’s Slums, join Lisa Mullins of NPR's Here & Now to chat about the book.

Three months after training our mentor coaches, we returned to #Mathare to see what those lessons look like in practice. #CFKAfrica’s Value-Based Sports team observed coaches in action, seeing how they are applying what they learned and where they still need support. The visit gave us a clearer picture of what is working, what is challenging, and how we can strengthen the program so values like teamwork, respect, discipline and inclusion are not only taught, but practised through sport. #ValueBasedSports #YouthEmpowerment

#CFKAfrica believes that survivor-centered justice starts with the initial response. Through our #GirlsEmpowerment program, we have trained Gender Desk Officers on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Technology-Facilitated GBV. The training emphasized respectful support for survivors, stronger referral pathways, and addressing practical challenges. A survivor-focused justice system begins with the first point of reporting. #EndGBV #SurvivorCentered #TFGBV

In #Kajiado, becoming a teenage mother can quickly put a girl’s education, independence and future choices at risk. Our latest #StoryofChange shares what happens when young mothers are supported to return to school, build skills and make decisions about what comes next for themselves and their children. Motherhood should not close the door on a girl’s future. Read more: https://ow.ly/ahno50ZYNU5 #CFKAfrica #GirlsEmpowerment

Every girl should be able to learn without #periodshame getting in the way. This week, #CFKAfrica distributed sanitary towels to girls in schools across Kibera, Mathare, Mukuru kwa Njenga and Mukuru kwa Reuben, helping them manage their periods with dignity and stay engaged in school. Menstrual health is closely tied to confidence, participation and opportunity. When girls have the products and support they need, they are better able to focus on learning and show up fully. No girl should have to choose between managing her period and being in class. #MenstrualHealth #EndPeriodPoverty

"We built it, with this community, not for it." 25 years of locally led youth development and public health services. Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone. Support CFK Africa in its next chapter connecting one million youth across East Africa to jobs, to mentors, and to each other: https://cfkafrica.org/donate/ Tuko Pamoja 👊🏾 #LocalLeadership #PublicHealth #YouthEmpowerment

What a night in Charlotte, North Carolina! 🌍 This past weekend, #CFKAfrica gathered friends, partners and supporters for Arms Around the World, marking 25 years of locally led impact and the US launch of Still, I Rise: Stories of Resilience from Teenage Mothers in Kenya’s Slums. Co-editors Siama Yusuf, who leads our #GirlsEmpowerment team, and Charlotte Barcott shared the story behind the book and why creating space for teenage mothers to tell their own stories matters. Congratulations to The Sall Family, recipients of CFK's 25th Anniversary Arms Around the World Award and Brett Bullington, recipient of a Lifetime Board Achievement Award. Over the next five years, we aim to grow our youth development network to reach one million youth across East Africa. To everyone who joined us, supported the celebration, and helped make this milestone possible: Asante! 📖 Get your copy of Still, I Rise: https://cfkafrica.org/still-i-rise/ Proceeds support CFK Africa’s Girls Empowerment Program. #CFKat25 #StillIRise

Across plumbing, automotive engineering, electrical installation, hairdressing, nail technology and dressmaking, women in #CFKAfrica's #WomenatWork program are now entering the final stretch of their training. With the National Industrial Training Authority examinations one month away, we're focused on whether each trainee has the practical skills, confidence, and workplace experience to move from training to income and opportunity. For many, this also means proving that technical careers can belong to them too. #EconomicEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment

The energy for this year’s #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild was felt throughout the community. #CFKAfrica joined girls, families, and partners, including @superbcbo_official and @womens_link, for a full day of activities, movement, and conversations centered on girls’ rights, safety, and opportunity. We were also glad to welcome Tina Ogal from @radiocitizenfm, whose presence helped carry the conversation even further. Days like this matter because girls should be given the space to shape what comes next. #GirlsEmpowerment #EndChildMarriage #CommunityVoices

Nairobi is one of the counties identified as being at higher risk from the projected El Niño rains. For communities like #Kibera, where flooding can quickly impact homes, roads, and sanitation, our preparations cannot wait until the rain begins. 🌧️ Please take note of these reminders, share them with your family and neighbors, and know where to seek help if someone becomes unwell. Jiandae mapema. Kaa salama. #CFKAfrica #FloodSafety #ElNino #StaySafe

Thanks to @uncpublichealth, Patsy Polston, and Suzanne Maman for inviting #CFKAfrica’s Kenya team to join the HBEH 250 Public Health in Action class. Our CEO Jeffrey Okoro, accompanied by Joy Barnice and Siama Yusuf, shared lessons from our work in Kenya, including how we engage men in GBV prevention and why trusted community health advocates are critical to reaching families with health information. The discussion reinforced a lesson we see every day: community-led public health works best when it builds on existing trust, from community health advocates to landlords and local leaders who ensure that information, referrals, and support reach people faster. #UNC #PublicHealth #PowerfulPartnerships

“When resources are limited, the passion doesn’t have to be.” ⚽ From balls once handmade with sisal and nylon to the footballs young players use today, the materials may have changed, but the meaning of the game has not. For generations, football has given young people a place to belong and grow through mentorship. The next generation is already on the pitch. Our goal is to make sure talent has the opportunity to go further. #SportForDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment

What happens when young boys are included in conversations about dignity? Through #CFKAfrica's Girls Empowerment Programme, we distributed dignity kits to boys during mentorship sessions at Shadrack Kimalel, Olympic Primary School, Stara Kids School, and Saviour Kings. Beyond the kits, these sessions create opportunities to engage young people, share knowledge, and support their well-being as they navigate adolescence. Empowering young people means ensuring they have the resources, knowledge, and support to grow with confidence!

In her endorsement of Still, I Rise, Mia Farrow reminds us that the young mothers who shared their stories are not only brave; they are calling us to act. Join us for the U.S. Book Launch on October 10, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, as we continue amplifying these stories. Every copy of Still, I Rise supports #CFKAfrica’s Girls’ Empowerment Funzo Program, helping young mothers return to school and rebuild their futures. Get your copy: https://cfkafrica.org/still-i-rise #StillIRise #CFKAfrica

At Niami Educational Center in Gatwekera, #CFKAfrica's nutrition team screened children aged 3–5 years using MUAC, weight, and height measurements to check their growth and identify any nutrition concerns early. Early screening matters because good nutrition supports how children grow, learn, and thrive. Where concerns are identified, families can be connected to the right support before they become serious. #ChildHealth #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment

A summer visit to Kibera came full circle in North Carolina! 💫 At our #CFKat25 Happy Hour, Kyle Winters (@an.unc.at.unc) and Josh Markotich from @unchussman, who visited #CFKAfrica during their July summer immersion, had a chance to reconnect with CEO Jeffrey Okoro and members of our Kenya team. Moments like these remind us how visits can grow into lasting connections across communities and continents. A big thank you to Steel String Taproom for hosting us, and to everyone who joined us to celebrate 25 years of CFK Africa. #UNC #PowerfulPartnerships

Yesterday, #CFKAfrica staff met with Dr. Ross Boyce, Dr. Raquel Reyes, and Dr. Joy Noel Baumgartner from the @uncschoolofmedicine and @unc_ssw to explore potential research partnerships around malaria prevention, youth mental health and development, and how these areas connect with our five-year strategic direction.These discussions highlight our growing ties with UNC, which span from fellowships and student engagements to potential research collaborations that enhance our response to community priorities in Kenya. #UNC #PowerfulPartnerships

For over 20 years, #CFKAfrica has worked with CDC and KEMRI on disease surveillance in #Kibera. Following today’s confirmed Ebola death in Nairobi, our teams are on heightened alert. We have strengthened screening, infection prevention and reporting. Tabitha Medical Clinic remains open and continues to provide routine care, with additional precautions in place to protect patients, staff and the wider community. We are working closely with the Ministry of Health, Nairobi City County, CDC and KEMRI, and following official guidance. Our thoughts are with the family affected and the health workers responding. To learn more on Ebola Virus Disease dial *719# #Ebola #StaySafe

For Siama Yusuf, this work is personal. Her own experiences as a teenage girl shaped a career spent standing with young women, many of them survivors, and helping them see that what happened to them does not have to define what comes next. That is also what she hopes Still, I Rise leaves behind: “I want it to be remembered as a reminder that teenage mothers deserve dignity, not judgement.” Changing a girl’s future also means changing how families and communities see, support, and stand with her. #StillIRise #CFKAfrica #GirlsEmpowerment

Tomorrow is the day, North Carolina! 💚 Join #CFKAfrica at Steel String Taproom in Carrboro from 5:30–7:30 PM as we mark 25 years of community-led impact. Come meet three members of our Kenya team, hear the stories behind the work, and connect with the CFK community that has been part of this journey. 10% of sales from the evening will support CFK Africa’s youth programs. We would love to see you there! #CFKat25 #CommunityLed #UNC

What happens when we replace judgment with solidarity? For Dr. Stellah Bosire, Still, I Rise offers a powerful answer: young women creating new possibilities for themselves, their children, and their communities. “Lasting change is built through community, dignity, and care.” These are stories of choice, courage, and what becomes possible when young mothers are supported to move forward on their own terms. Read their stories: https://cfkafrica.org/still-i-rise #StillIRise #CFKAfrica

During @epicfoundation’s visit to Kibera, one message came through clearly: supporting a young person well means looking beyond one need at a time. Our partners met the people behind #CFKAfrica’s work and saw how we connect health, education, and opportunity, using data to understand what young people need to thrive. That whole-child approach was one of the clearest takeaways from the visit, and we continue to strengthen it with communities at the center. Thank you, Epic Foundation, for walking alongside us on this journey. #PowerfulPartnerships #LocallyLed

In Kware, Kajiado, #CFKAfrica’s Male Allyship Program brought men and boys from different generations into one conversation about the realities shaping their lives and communities. The discussion went beyond GBV to include livelihoods, employment, business, community security, and the pressures men face every day. Participants shared experiences across generations, challenged harmful norms, and reflected on the role men can play in building safer, more supportive communities. Creating space for men to speak honestly, learn from one another, and take responsibility for positive change is an important part of stronger communities. #MaleAllyship #EndGBV

We were glad to welcome friends from Covenant Presbyterian Church to #CFKAfrica in Kibera. Their visit created space to spend time with our teams and communities and see how our work continues to grow across health, education, youth development, and girls’ empowerment. Longstanding relationships like these matter because they carry shared history, trust, and a continued commitment to walking alongside communities as priorities evolve. Thank you, Covenant Presbyterian Church, for visiting and for continuing to be part of CFK Africa’s journey. #PowerfulPartnerships

A sports program grows stronger when the people delivering it have space to reflect, challenge what is not working, and shape what comes next. #CFKAfrica's latest Value-Based Sports meeting brought together program coordinators, directors, mentor coaches, and coaches to review progress since launch, from how community teams are engaging with the sessions to the changes coaches are beginning to see on and off the pitch. For us, VBS is about using the game to strengthen values, mentorship, and opportunities for young people. #SportsForDevelopment #EmpoweringYouth

This week, we welcomed our partners from @epicfoundation to #CFKAfrica for time with our teams and communities in Kibera. The visit offered a chance to see how long-term partnership translates on the ground: local teams leading, communities shaping solutions, and flexible support helping strong ideas grow beyond individual projects. We also exchanged reflections on what it takes to sustain community-led work and why trust between funders and local organizations matters just as much as the funding itself. Thank you, Epic Foundation, for continuing to walk alongside us and for investing in locally led solutions that create lasting opportunities for young people and families. #PowerfulPartnerships #LocallyLed

Hellen chose Light Vehicle Engineering after training through #CFKAfrica’s #WomenAtWork project and now works at Mbagathi Garage, building a career in a field where women are still underrepresented. “Some question why you work at a garage and will offer to make you a housewife,” she says. For Hellen, earning her own income means having the freedom to say no, make her own choices, and shape the life she wants. That is what #EmpoweringYouth can unlock: skills, income, confidence, and choice.

#CFKAfrica friends in North Carolina, join us for a special 25th Anniversary Happy Hour at Steel String Taproom in Carrboro on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30–7:30 PM! Meet three members of our Kenya team visiting Chapel Hill, hear more about CFK Africa’s 25-year journey and our work empowering young people in Kenya’s informal settlements, and connect with the community that continues to make this work possible. 10% of sales from the evening will support CFK Africa’s youth programs. Come raise a glass with us and celebrate 25 years of community-led impact. #CFKat25 #CommunityLed #UNC

In Mukuru Kwa Reuben, landlords and landladies are part of the conversation on building safer homes and communities. #CFKAfrica’s Girls Empowerment Program engaged property owners in a compound-to-compound dialogue on challenges reported between August and September, including family disputes and GBV, as well as concerns around substance use among adolescents during the school holiday. The discussion focused on practical action: ▶️improving communication between parents and children ▶️setting clear and consistent rules within residential compounds, and ▶️strengthening knowledge of referral pathways for GBV and other protection concerns. By involving #communityvoices, we extend child protection and GBV prevention conversations into the spaces where families live and interact every day. #EndGBV #CommunityAction

A powerful reflection on Still, I Rise from Megan Smith, former U.S. Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of the Malala Fund: “Trust, community, resources, and human networks transform lives.” Having walked the streets of Kibera and seen CFK Africa’s work firsthand, Megan reflects on what sits at the heart of the book: young mothers organizing, mentoring one another and turning lived experience into collective action. Thank you, Megan, for carrying these stories forward and sharing the book with young people navigating adversity of their own. #StillIRise #CFKAfrica

Young mothers are stepping into spaces where women are still underrepresented. #CFKAfrica’s #WomenatWork team visited trainees pursuing electrical installation in Westlands, a traditionally male-dominated trade. Joined by Professor Steve Arnold, #CFKAfrica Board Member, the team checked in on their progress, workplace safety, learning experience, and the challenges they are navigating on the job. #EconomicEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment

"If Tabitha Festo were here today, seeing women and children receive the dignified, skilled healthcare she once dreamed of would be a dream come true. Her vision started small, but 25 years later, it continues in all of our work." ~ Kenny Kibet speaks about #TabithaFesto's legacy of sacrificing for success! #TabithaFestoWeek #CFKat25 #CFKAfrica #CommunityHealth

Happy Birthday, Tabitha Festo!🎂 Today, September 24, we celebrate the woman whose courage and compassion helped lay the foundation for #CFKAfrica’s clinical services in Kibera. To mark her birthday, babies born at Tabitha Maternity Home today will receive a special discounted delivery package as we celebrate new beginnings in her honor. ✨ Her legacy continues with every mother cared for, every baby welcomed, and every family supported! #TabithaFestoWeek #MaternalHealth

This week, #CFKAfrica welcomed Natalia back to #Kibera with her family, reconnecting with former colleagues and friends from her time in #nutrition. “Some visits feel like coming home,” Natalia says. A beautiful reminder that while programs and places evolve, the relationships built along the way remain part of CFK’s story. #25YearsOfService

Today, #CFKAfrica's Tabitha Maternity Home turns seven!🎂 Since opening in 2019, TMH has welcomed 2700+ babies into the world with zero maternal deaths, providing 24-hour maternity care and emergency ambulance support for mothers and newborns in #Kibera. Seven years later, Tabitha Festo’s belief that quality healthcare should be available when people need it continues through every delivery, every night shift, and every mother who walks through our doors. Tomorrow, on Tabitha’s birthday, we take you inside for The Night Shift. Set your reminder.🩺 #TabithaFestoWeek #CFKat25

When Kibera sleeps, our night team clocks in! Every night of the year, midwives, clinical officers, drivers, and guards keep #CFKAfrica's Tabitha Maternity Home running so mothers can access care when they need it, not when morning comes. They give their nights to safe deliveries, urgent care, and new beginnings. Twenty-five years later, this is Tabitha Festo’s promise still at work. Meet the night team. 💚 #TabithaFestoWeek #CFKat25

In #Kajiado, the conversation on girls’ safety moved beyond girls themselves. #CFKAfrica’s #GirlsEmpowerment Program brought together youth leaders, parents, the chief, and religious leaders to discuss the challenges affecting girls and young people and what each part of the community can do about them. The dialogue created space for honest reflection, shared responsibility, and practical ideas for making homes and communities safer and more supportive. Protecting girls works best when the whole community is part of the solution. #CommunityVoices #ChildProtection

Every organization has a founding story. Ours began with a nurse who refused to close her door. Tabitha Festo turned $26 (KES 2,000) into a small business, then used what she earned to open a clinic in her home in #Kibera. When people asked why she saw patients at night, her answer was simple: "People don’t stop getting sick at night." In 2001, Tabitha co-founded #CFK Africa, alongside Salim Mohamed and our Board Chair Rye Barcott. Twenty-five years later, that same conviction still shapes our work: healthcare in informal settlements must be close, affordable, and available when people need it. This week, we celebrate #TabithaFestoWeek. Each day leading up to her birthday on September 24, we’ll share how her legacy lives on at #TabithaMaternityHome, where care continues around the clock. #CommunityHealth

Her clinic once fit inside a 10x10 feet room in Kibera. Today, Tabitha Festo’s idea of care reaches tens of thousands of people every year. As we begin #TabithaFestoWeek, this is what that legacy looks like today: 🩺35,000+ patients receiving care annually at Tabitha Medical Clinic 👼500+ babies welcomed each year at Tabitha Maternity Home 👨‍👩‍👧7,500+ young people accessing services through our Youth Friendly Services. The scale has changed, but the principle has stayed the same: healthcare should be close enough to reach, affordable enough to use, and available when people need it. This week, we celebrate the woman whose small clinic helped set all of this in motion! #CFKAfrica #ClinicalHealth #CommunityHealth

Male allyship has to move beyond support in words to action in the community. #CFKAfrica conducted a three-day Male Allyship training in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, bringing together men and community leaders to strengthen their role in preventing and responding to #GBV. The sessions explored how men can challenge harmful norms, promote respectful relationships, support survivors, encourage timely reporting and referrals, and help create safer communities. Preventing GBV requires everyone at the table, and men have an important role to play as active allies for change. #EndGBV #CommunityLeadership

#CFKAfrica recently joined the Kibera Educators Network as its members worked on the practical steps needed to transition from an informal network to a formally registered, sustainable community-based organization (CBO). The discussion centered around topics such as membership, governance, registration, resource mobilization, and how the network can enhance teacher capacity while advocating for schools throughout Kibera. Educators in Kibera are creating a unique initiative of their own. To learn more about the network, visit: https://ow.ly/ifZW50ZOcGA #PowerfulPartnerships #CommunityLedChange

#CFKAfrica is hiring a Clinical Services Manager to strengthen the delivery, quality, and coordination of our clinical services for communities in informal settlements. We’re looking for an experienced health professional who can support strong teams and help ensure patients receive safe, responsive, and reliable care. Apply here: https://ow.ly/jcep50ZOyZH #Hiring #ClinicalServices #WorkWithUs

Nutrition work improves when communities are part of reviewing what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. #CFKAfrica brought together our Nutrition Champions of Change to reflect on progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons from ongoing community nutrition activities. The review created space to identify gaps, share practical experiences, and agree on how to strengthen interventions so they remain relevant and useful to the communities they serve. Better nutrition outcomes depend on learning continuously and adapting with the people closest to the work! #CommunityHealth

During our routine monthly monitoring, #CFKAfrica visited @kibratvc to connect with young women in training for Food and Beverage Production and Tailoring. Our focus was on their practical progress, the skills they are actively developing, and identifying areas where they require additional support as they prepare for careers, entrepreneurship, and income-generating opportunities. This follow-up is crucial because skills training must extend beyond the classroom; it should cultivate confidence, equip them with marketable skills, and create concrete pathways to economic independence. #WomenAtWork #EconomicEmpowerment

Isis Nyong’o Madison, Technology Industry Leader and member of #CFKAfrica’s Advisory Council, calls Still, I Rise a powerful reminder of what peer-led safe spaces can do for girls. These girls' stories are honest, courageous, and deeply necessary. Buy a copy today to support #CFKAfrica’s #GirlsEmpowerment Funzo program, helping young mothers return to school and rebuild their futures. Get your copy: https://cfkafrica.org/still-i-rise #StillIRise

#CFKAfrica, in partnership with @bic.kenya, visited Genesis Joy Academy in Mathare for a pen distribution initiative supporting learners in informal settlements. The engagement brought together students, school leadership, local administration, and partners for an afternoon centered on education, opportunity, and the power of learning. This partnership has grown over five years, reaching 400+ schools and more than half a million learners, with an ambition to contribute one million pens to support learning across informal settlements. For us, this is what partnership looks like: practical, consistent support that helps learners stay equipped, encouraged, and ready to keep going. #EducationForAll #PowerfulPartnerships

#CFKAfrica’s #GirlsEmpowermentProgram has engaged religious leaders in Kibera to address key issues like #genderbasedviolence and child protection, especially concerning the risks children face during extended school holidays, such as negative peer influence. As trusted community figures, religious leaders play a vital role in providing guidance and support to families and young people. By fostering ongoing conversations, we strengthen community-led protection and encourage broader participation in creating safer spaces for children and girls. #GBVPrevention #CommunityVoices

#CFKAfrica, in partnership with the #Kilifi County Department of Health, reviewed April to June 2026 data on #EBS, with participation from staff at Washington State University. The review indicated an increase in reported signals, reflecting strong involvement from Community Health Promoters and the Public Health Department. This suggests that community-level surveillance is becoming more active. However, it is crucial to remember that reporting is only the first step; a robust surveillance system relies on coordinated action among stakeholders to address risks and protect communities. By continuing to collaborate and coordinate, we can further improve surveillance and response efforts in Kilifi North. #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth

As Calvince says, “A moving person will always meet their luck.” Our latest #CFKAfrica's #25StoriesOfChange feature shares the story of CreaKids Sports Centre and the vision behind a space built for Kibera, by Kibera. Led by Calvince Oindi, CreaKids is creating room for children to learn, play, eat, be mentored, explore digital tools, and imagine what is possible beyond their everyday surroundings. This story reminds us that local leadership changes lives one step at a time. Read the story: https://ow.ly/gyEl50ZI9sv #CommunityLedChange #SportsForDevelopment #Kibera

#CFKAfrica supported #KilifiNorth Sub-County in a Community EBS data review meeting, bringing together CHPs, CHAs, and Ward Public Health Officers to reflect on community-level reporting and response. What stood out was the importance of teamwork between community health teams and public health officers, especially when swift action is needed after a signal is reported. Through EBS, communities are better equipped to spot unusual health events early, report them, and support timely response before risks escalate. #CommunityHealth #DiseaseSurveillance

Dr. Raj Panjabi describes Still, I Rise as "raw, honest, and profoundly moving." Following the launch of Still, I Rise in #Kenya, his words remind us of the book's importance. The stories not only highlight the injustices faced by teenage mothers but also showcase the incredible strength they possess. This book is a call to listen, understand, and take action. Have you purchased your copy yet? Every purchase supports #CFKAfrica's Girls’ Empowerment Funzo Program, which helps young mothers return to school and rebuild their futures. Get your copy here: https://cfkafrica.org/still-i-rise #StillIRise #GirlsEmpowerment

Rosenell Nyakinyua, #CFKAfrica's Funzo Project Officer in #Kilifi, hopes Still, I Rise can spark something new in Matsangoni: a book club where teenage mothers can read, reflect, and speak openly about their own experiences. For her, the book is a tool for deeper awareness, honest conversations, and community understanding of the challenges young mothers in Kilifi continue to face. Through spaces like this, Still, I Rise can keep doing what it was created to do: help girls feel seen, heard, and supported as they rebuild their futures. #StillIRise #GirlsEmpowerment

#CFKAfrica’s #GirlsEmpowermentProgram supported @her_ablity with a donation of sanitary pads for girls and young women in their community. For CFK, menstrual health support means dignity, confidence, school attendance, and ensuring girls can participate fully in daily life without shame or interruption. We are grateful for partners like Stella Bosire who continue to create safe, supportive spaces for girls and young women to learn and thrive. #MenstrualHealth #DignityForGirls

When childbirth becomes an emergency, every second and every skill matters. Last week, nurses from #CFKAfrica’s Tabitha Maternity Home took part in a three-day obstetric emergency training to strengthen their response to delivery complications. The training covered critical areas including prolonged and obstructed labour, eclampsia, and breech births — equipping our team with practical skills to act quickly, safely, and confidently when mothers and babies need urgent care. For us, quality #maternalhealth means being prepared for both routine deliveries and the moments when fast, skilled action can save lives. #QualityHealthcare

What should a girl do when her rights are violated, and where can she turn for help? #CFKAfrica’s #GirlsEmpowermentProgram held a sensitisation session with girls on sexual offences, their rights, and safe reporting pathways. The session helped participants understand how to recognize abuse, preserve evidence, seek immediate medical attention, and access support through available systems, including the Gender Desk and justice process. Through group discussions and practical activities, the girls had space to ask questions, share, and build confidence to speak up when something is wrong. #EndGBV #LazimaNibonge

In Matsangoni, #Kilifi, #CFKAfrica’s Girls Empowerment Program held a learning session for teen mothers as part of the Funzo Project. This session focused on puberty, personal growth, rights, and gender-based violence, teaching them how to recognize unsafe situations and seek support. Despite the challenges of balancing school, childcare, work, and family, the high turnout demonstrated their commitment to learning and self-advocacy. Through Funzo, we continue to support young mothers in Kilifi and #Nairobi, providing safe spaces to help them rebuild their futures with dignity. #StillIRise

Through #CFKAfrica's #BestSchoolsInitiative, scholars spent three days learning, reflecting, and growing beyond the classroom. 📚 The sessions began with focused Mathematics tuition to help learners identify gaps, strengthen foundational skills, and build confidence. They also took part in yoga and life skills activities, creating space to recharge and develop skills beyond academics. The engagement ended with an educational visit to Gravity CBC Centre, where students explored science, STEM, music, agriculture, and Kenyan culture through hands-on learning. Because learning is not limited to the classroom, every experience can spark curiosity, confidence, and possibility. #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #EducationForAll

Behind every strong program are the systems and people that keep the work moving. #CFKAfrica is #hiring a Development & Operations Associate in our US Office to support donor engagement, operations, and the systems that help community-led change thrive. Apply here: https://ow.ly/UrT550ZFCOa #OperationsJobs

Are you a strategic communicator who can turn impact into stories that move people? #CFKAfrica is #hiring a Communications Manager in our US Office to support storytelling, visibility, and engagement for community-led change in Kenya’s informal settlements. Apply: https://ow.ly/pKis50ZFCL6

Are you passionate about building strong youth programs and connecting young people to opportunities that help them thrive? #CFKAfrica is hiring a Youth Development Network Director to lead and strengthen our youth development work across informal settlements. We’re looking for someone who can support program growth, build meaningful partnerships, and help create pathways for young people to learn, lead, and build better futures. Apply here: https://ow.ly/sQHc50ZFCzy #Hiring #YouthDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment

#CFKAfrica is hiring a Communications & Media Manager to strengthen media engagement, storytelling, and visibility for community-led impact in informal settlements. Apply here: https://ow.ly/54tp50ZFBCF #Hiring #MediaJobs

For many young people, sport is where confidence, discipline, and leadership first begin. ⚽ #CFKAfrica is hiring a Sports Manager to lead and strengthen our sports programming with youth in informal settlements. We’re looking for someone who understands that more than play, sports is a pathway for mentorship, inclusion, opportunity, and community change. Apply here: https://ow.ly/j5Ut50ZFB4h #Hiring #SportsForDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment

Are you passionate about equipping young people with practical skills for work, business, and long-term economic independence? #CFKAfrica is hiring a TechCraft Manager to lead and strengthen our skills development work with youth in informal settlements. We’re looking for someone who believes in creating real pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, apprenticeships, and digital opportunities. Apply here: https://ow.ly/GJym50ZFAY1 #Hiring #YouthSkills #EconomicEmpowerment

#CFKAfrica is looking for an Executive Communications & Partnerships Manager to help strengthen our storytelling, strategic communications, and partnerships for community-led change. This role is ideal for a thoughtful, experienced communicator who can connect people, ideas, and impact; while amplifying the voices and work of the communities we serve. Apply here: https://ow.ly/H3p150ZFyLt #Hiring #CommunicationsJobs #Partnerships #WorkWithUs

Join us October 10 for CFK Africa’s inaugural benefit in Charlotte as we launch Still, I Rise: Stories of Resilience from Teenage Mothers in Kenya’s Slums, celebrate 25 years of shared impact, and help shape what comes next. Tickets available now: https://cfkbenefit.givesmart.com/ We proudly recognize @sefreightlines as a Changemaker Sponsor. Thank you for supporting our mission to empower youth across Africa's informal settlements. Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available! Please reach out to nelia.verano@cfkafrica.org. #WeAreTogether #CFKAfrica #CFKat25

What happens when a child says something quietly and an adult listens? In our latest #25StoriesofChange feature, we share the story of George Bahati, a teacher in one of #CFKAfrica’s Best Schools Initiative schools and our 2026 Community Champion Impact Award recipient. George’s work reminds us that child protection often begins in everyday spaces. His story is about courage, safeguarding, and what becomes possible when teachers are trained, alert, and supported to act. Read more: https://ow.ly/CWWF50ZFxBR #Education #BSI

#CFKAfrica's 25th Anniversary celebrated the achievements of young people from various programs, including #GirlsEmpowerment, #Sports, #BestSchoolsInitiative, #LuxSitJimRogers, and the broader communities we serve. In these photos are learners, athletes, young mothers, scholars, mentors, and community voices, offering a glimpse into the 200,000+ youth impacted by our work over the years. For 25 years, our story has been shaped by young individuals with dreams, courage, talent, and the determination to keep moving forward. Seeing them together reminded us of the importance of this work and how the future is already taking shape within our communities. #25YearsOfService #YouthEmpowerment

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