“Roots of Resilience – How My Father’s Past Fuels My Mission to Uplift Children”

This blog, written by Kenneth Munene Gitari, Founder of Rising Capacities for Children Africa (RICCA), was originally published on the Kanthari Blog.

In this heartfelt reflection, Kenneth shares how his father’s difficult past inspired his mission to uplift children in rural Kenya. Growing up in a community shaped by hardship, Kenneth learned resilience, empathy, and the importance of opportunity — lessons that led to the creation of Rising Capacities for Children Africa (RICCA).

The story highlights how challenges can spark purpose, inspiring a new generation to rise beyond poverty through education, environmental stewardship, and empowerment.