About | ManRise & IshaForge Foundation

5+ Years of Impact

Who We Are

A Foundation Built on Purpose & Integrity

ManRise and IshaForge Foundation is an establishment that recognises the critical need for intentional mentorship in the lives of young boys and girls. We are committed to creating a foundation that provides guidance, support, and transformative experiences to youth from all backgrounds.

Our focus is to equip boys and girls at different stages of development with the tools, knowledge, and character to transform them into men and women of purpose and integrity — ready to lead families, communities, and nations.

Based In Kiambu, Ruaka

Youth Reached 200+ and counting

Programs For Boys & Girls (Ages 10–18)

Events Hosted 15+ events since founding

Direction

Vision & Mission

Two pillars that guide every decision we make and every life we touch.

Our Vision

To see generations of young men and women who understand their unique identity, embrace responsibility, and positively influence the world — families, communities, and nations transformed from the inside out.

Our Mission

To provide a transformative mentorship experience that guides boys and girls through the critical transition to manhood and womanhood — through intentional dialogue, challenging experiences, and shared learning with positive role models.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

The principles that guide our work and shape our impact every single day.

Faith

We believe spiritual formation is essential to developing men and women of character and purpose who can withstand life's pressures.

Integrity

We uphold truth, honesty, and moral principles in all our interactions and teachings — modelling what we preach every single day.

Responsibility

We teach boys and girls to take ownership of their actions, decisions, and their impact on those around them and on society.

Service

We believe in the transformative power of serving others and contributing positively to community and the world around us.

Our Impact

Why What We Do Matters

Behind every number is a young person whose life has been redirected toward purpose, dignity, and community.

"In a world where positive role models are often lacking, we step in — to support, challenge, and inspire authentic manhood and womanhood one young life at a time."

— ManRise & IshaForge Foundation

200+

Lives Transformed

Young men and women who have walked through our programs carrying renewed purpose, confidence, and vision.

15+

Programs & Events

Mentorship cohorts, camps, seminars, and community outreach events hosted across Nairobi since we began.

10+

Dedicated Programs

ManRise for boys and IshaForge for girls — 10+ tailored programs with one shared vision of raising a purposeful generation.

What Sets Us Apart

The ManRise Difference

We don't just run programs — we build relationships that last a lifetime.

Relational Mentorship

Every participant is guided by a mentor who walks alongside them beyond just the program dates — building a genuine relationship.

Gender-Specific Focus

Separate, tailored programs for boys and girls mean every session speaks directly to the unique challenges each gender faces.

Safe & Structured

Every event is fully supervised, safeguarded, and designed to be a refuge where young people can be honest and grow freely.

Faith-Centred Foundation

Our values and curriculum are rooted in faith, giving participants a moral anchor and sense of identity that guides life choices.

Holistic Development

We address the whole person — spiritual, emotional, academic, financial, and social — not just one aspect of their growth.

Community of Peers

Participants don't just gain a mentor — they gain a tribe of like- minded peers who challenge and encourage one another for life.

Inside ManRise
& IshaForge

A Foundation Built on Purpose & Integrity

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

Our Mission