Girls Empowerment

Victrine Oluoch was born to be a counselor. Growing up, she frequently offered advice to her friends, and,...

In 2020, CFK expanded its impact in Kibera, responded to emergency needs created by the...

by Hannah Bain|December 20, 2020January 20, 2021|Girls Empowerment

Raised in an informal settlement, Sarah Waithera has always been acutely aware of the challenges girls face in disenfranchised communities....

by Hannah Bain|December 3, 2020January 15, 2021|Girls Empowerment

Worldwide, 1 in 3 women experience sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in their lifetime. In...

by Hannah Bain|October 16, 2020January 15, 2021|Girls Empowerment, Health

Carolina for Kibera (CFK) is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a...

In 1999, CFK co-founder, Rye Barcott, walked into Jennifer Coffman’s office with a drive to make...

From running one mile per day to writing a memoir to establishing and raising money for...

Growing up in Kibera, Board Member, Dickson Omondi, developed an appreciation for development work and...

by Hannah Bain|July 17, 2020January 15, 2021|Girls Empowerment

Emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic compound existing inequalities, and women and girls often suffer the...

Despite the coronavirus, CFK is engaging with young researchers in a remote capacity during the...