Girls Empowerment

Recognizing females face unique challenges in informal settlements, we build self-agency among girls, provide them with access to a support network, and encourage them to develop and use their voices and practice leadership, ensuring girls can reach their full potential. The first iteration of our girls' program was named Binti Pamoja (daughters united) and has evolved to focus on empowerment interventions and violence prevention to address the vulnerabilities that adolescents and young women face.

Ensuring girls have a supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and process challenges. We support teenage mothers in accessing this cornerstone of empowerment. Partnering with community leaders and male allies to end sexual and gender-based violence.

Our Funzo Project is making a difference in the lives of teenage mothers by improving their health, wellness, and education outcomes. Advocating for teenage mothers at the family, community, and institutional levels, the project provides avenues for young mothers to continue their education or vocational training, paired with safe space sessions and psychosocial support.

CFK Africa's Girls Parliament encourages adolescent girls to find their voices to demand action on issues they care about, practice leadership, and develop public speaking skills. Girls use their advocacy skills to educate the community through large-scale events and participate in economic empowerment activities to increase their earning potential.

CFK Africa was the lead partner in developing, implementing, and piloting the "Girl-Centered Design" and the "Safe Spaces" models in collaboration with the Population Council in 2008, which has been internationally recognized as a leading program model for girls' empowerment. Our safe spaces ensure girls in slums have a supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and process their challenges with trusted mentors.