Tabitha Festo's story is amazing. Watch our new animated video to find out why.
Powerof26.org
Watch the trailer for Chasing the Mad Lion- a full length documentary about Kibera.
CFK Co-founder Rye Barcott released his inspiring memoir on March 29th. Visit his book website.
Carolina for Kibera exists to develop local leaders,
catalyze positive change and alleviate poverty in the Kibera slum of Nairobi.
A Different Approach
Poverty can shape whole communities for generations. The best strategies for combating its effects and progressing into a better future must come from within the community itself.
Carolina For Kibera believes that the residents of Kibera are true development experts. Its ambitious young people have resounding hope and remarkable creativity. They have the talent and initiative to create real, sustainable change. Oftentimes all they need are the resources and some support network to help their ideas thrive.
Our sixty full and part-time Kenyan staff runs programs reaching more than 55,000 residents every year. CFK provides opportunities to make the community’s best hopes for its future a reality.
Recent Blog Entries
Jump Rope: Empowering Youth and Nurturing Talent March 26, 2012
By Norbert Aluku, Partnerships Manager Many youth living in the terrible conditions of Kibera slums, especially girls, say they never knew they had a talent until they were introduced to jump rope. This is a sport many youth cherish in …
Health Relief in Kibera March 22, 2012
Health Relief in Kibera by Kibera World Wide When you hear the word ‘health’, what comes to your mind? Mostly maybe, is the fact that everyone has a right to good, affordable health care privileges, right? In Kibera slums, a …