Every Child Deserves
a Safe Place to
Learn and Grow
We are building a world where children feel safe, engaged & valued.
In Kenya, Poverty Steals Childhoods and Limits Future
Poverty in rural Kenya makes basic education feel out of reach, but the problem is deeper… 1 in 3 children enrolled in primary school are likely to drop out before finishing, fueling cycles of child labor and early marriage.
Our Answer: The Elimu Vijiji Ricca Fellowship
The Elimu Vijiji Ricca Fellowship is our dual-pronged answer…
We tackle the root causes by empowering teachers and establishing Rika After School Centres that provide safe, supportive, and well-equipped learning environments.
How We Create Change
We offer a range of programs designed to support children’s growth and development
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A Dream Born From Necessity
You Can Help Change the Course of a Child’s Life.
Your support doesn’t just pay for schools. It fuels a movement dedicated to radicalizing education and fighting child poverty in rural Kenya. Join us.
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“I started Ricca because I saw the brilliant potential in every child being dimmed by circumstances beyond their control. We are not just giving an education; we are giving children back their childhood and the tools to build their own futures.”
— Kenneth, Founder
Welcome to Ricca
We are Building a World Where CHILDREN FEEL Safe, ENGAGED & Valued
Our Vision
We envision a rural society free from child poverty, where children feel connected and can succeed regardless of their background.
Mission
To enhance educational environments for children, reducing dropout rates and improving academic and social outcomes through better infrastructure, resources, and support..
Objectives
- Establish a safe, inclusive Ricca Afterschool Centre for children aged 6-14, fostering academic and social success regardless of background
- Improve teacher quality in rural schools through targeted training and support.
- Enhance well-being of children, and strengthen community capacity to safeguard and support children’s rights and well-being.
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Main Aims
Address barriers to quality education for children in rural and marginalized communities.
Create safe, child-friendly, and engaging learning spaces.
Address child poverty, with 28% of Kenya’s rural children living in poverty, educational access is limited, child labour remains prevalent hindering development opportunities.
Partners
