Children’s Fortress Africa (CFA)

Children's Fortress Africa, established in 2013, is a registered 'not for profit organisation' with the Australian government body 'Australian charities and not for profit commission' and is also registered as an NGO with the Kenyan government. The vision of Children’s Fortress Africa is to see children and young people in Kenya reach their potential using the unique gifts and skills they have within them. Focusing on children and young people living on the streets of Nairobi, they aim to see children restored to families, families strengthened to care for and send their children to school, and young people given the opportunities and support required to overcome the challenges they face. Children’s Fortress Africa see this outworked through a range of activities, including family reunification, income-generation, education scholarships, community libraries, sports programs and advocacy efforts. They work with churches, government services, families, children, and young people to tackle issues leading to children living on the streets from all levels.