Carolina for Kibera celebrates 10 years of collaborative action

This year Carolina for Kibera (CFK) turns 10. A reception was organised on 27 July to celebrate this decade of accomplishments, and to launch CFK into the next ten years.

This reception featured guest speakers and performances by CFK programme participants, and was followed by a cocktail reception.

As part of the reception, the release of co-founder Rye Barcott’s book, It Happened On the Way to War: A Marine’s Path to Peace was celebrated. Since its release on March 29, Rye has been on a 26-city international book tour, culminating with the Kenyan release in July.

“I hope this story will help inspire other people, whether they’re based in Kibera or in North Carolina,” declared the author.

Attendees had the opportunity to meet Rye and get copies of the book signed.

Chasing the Mad Lion
Attendees also had the opportunity to preview the trailer for the upcoming film Chasing the Mad Lion.

This feature length documentary, which profiles youth from Kibera as they navigate life and compete in a soccer championship, shows how opportunity can bridge the gap between talent and success.

About CFK
Under the motto talent is universal, opportunity is not, CFK exists to develop local leaders, catalyse positive change and alleviate poverty in the Kibera slum of Nairobi.

Driven by local needs, CFK’s collaborative network of programmes advance health, education, ethnic cooperation, gender equality and economic empowerment, and equip leaders with tools to strengthen the community.