NAIROBI: Next month August 9, CFK Africa, an international non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth in Kenya’s slums, will host a community awards celebration for the unsung heroes working tirelessly to transform lives in the informal settlements, Kibera Slums.

From a press release sent to media outlets, the event will honor individuals and groups who are championing change in some of the continent’s most vulnerable communities.

From grassroots leaders to sports champions, the awards will recognize efforts that embody CFK Africa’s core values: impact, innovation, leadership, sustainability, inclusivity, resilience, and community-driven development.

“Despite operating with limited resources, members of our community demonstrate leadership, resilience, and lifelong dedication to improving the lives of others,” said CFK Africa Executive Director Jeffrey Okoro.

“We are excited to honor the unsung heroes at our annual awards event.”

Kibera Soccer Women FC

This year’s awards will also celebrate a monumental achievement for youth in Kibera.

The Kibera Soccer Women FC, CFK Africa’s professional women’s football team, recently made history by winning the national FKF Women’s Cup Finals.

Their victory not only brought pride to their community but also showcased the power of sports in unlocking talent and confidence in young women from marginalized areas.

Beyond the pitch, many players from the team serve as mentors in CFK Africa’s girls empowerment programs, inspiring the next generation of girls to believe in their potential and dream beyond the limitations of their environment.

What sets CFK Africa’s awards apart is that they are entirely community-led.

Nominations and selections are made by local residents, reinforcing the organization’s belief in participatory development.

This bottom-up approach ensures that those making the biggest impact on the ground receive the recognition they deserve.

“In a changing world, we must continue to foster solutions that come from within,” added Okoro. “That’s how hope, talent, and innovation flourish where they are needed most.”

CFK Africa

Founded in 2001, CFK Africa has spent more than two decades improving public health and economic opportunities in Kenya’s informal settlements.

Through integrated programs in health, youth leadership, education, and girls’ empowerment, the organization has expanded its reach from Kibera to 25 settlements across eight counties—including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Kiambu.