Women farmers gather on a shamba for a hands-on training in Nyando, Kenya

Community-based organisation · Meru, Kenya

Solving the problems we share, together.

Rithi Africa works with farmers, schools and families on the everyday challenges of our community. We start with agriculture and education.

Nyando farmer training

About us

Rithi means heritage.

Rithi is what one generation hands to the next.

For us that means healthy land, good harvests and children who learn well.

We are a community-based organisation run by and for the people we serve. Members name the problems. We work on them together with the skills, partners and resources we can bring.

Where we work
Meru, Kenya
Founded
2022

Our work

Where we focus

Agriculture Education
Two women tend maize and vegetables on a farming group plot in Machakos, Kenya
Agriculture

Stronger harvests

Most families here depend on farming. We help them grow more, lose less and sell for a fair price.

  • Farmer training days and demonstration plots
  • Climate-smart practices for soil and water
  • Links to buyers, inputs and savings groups
Pupils in school uniform walking home together after class in Kenya
Education

Learners who stay and thrive

We back the schools and young people of our community so that learning continues, in and out of class.

  • Reading and homework support
  • Partnerships with local schools
  • Practical skills for young people

We also take on other problems our members bring to us.

From the shamba to the classroom

Farming and learning, side by side.

A woman farmer weeds a hillside plot Two farmers stand beside a young orange tree in Machakos Pupils stand together outside their school in Kakichuma Wooden desks and a chalkboard in a rural classroom

How we work

Led by the community, open to partners

  • Farmers gathered at a community training

    Community-led

    Members choose what we work on, in open community meetings.

  • Two farmers working together beside an orange tree

    In partnership

    We work alongside schools, county offices, NGOs and businesses that share our goals.

  • Pupils and a teacher outside their school

    Open books

    We report what we spend and what changes, to members and partners alike.

Get involved

Work with us

Whether you bring funding, skills or a few hours a week, there is a place for you.

Partner with us

For NGOs, county offices, schools, businesses and funders who want to support farming and learning in Meru.

Volunteer

We welcome people who can give time and skills close to home or remotely.

  • Farmers and agronomists to lead training days
  • Teachers and students to support learners
  • Help with communications, records and fundraising