Paving the path to a
more just world
We envision a world where the vibrancy of Africana voices resonates across continents, where the echoes of ancestral wisdom guide us towards equitable societies, and where every individual is empowered to shape her/his/their destiny.
"Our research, scholarship, and search for knowledge, should take us to as many sites of knowledge as possible, even if this means moving outside our own comfort zones."
Empowering individuals to construct new sites of knowledge
The Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo Foundation is a global non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Pan Africanism, Orature, Creative Expression and Critical Human Rights.
Our vision is to create a sanctuary for the treasures of Africana expression.
Preserving an
inspiring legacy
Anchored in honoring the legacy of the late Professor Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, the foundation is dedicated to building a world where the light of knowledge ignites pathways to empowerment, empathy, and excellence.
Furthering the vision of an Utu-inspired society
Elevating voices
Through an annual lecture series and orature funding, The Foundation supports diverse voices & stories in the spirit of authenticity.
Championing advocacy
We actively lend our voice to issues that align with our core value of Utu and advocate for policy changes & dismantling barriers.
Mentoring talent
The Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo Fellowship supports scholars, artists, and activists who embody our core ideals.
Utu: A philosophy of interconnected humanity
Derived from the Kiswahili word for “humanity,” Utu expresses the idea that to be fully human, one must recognize and embody values of mutual respect, empathy, justice, and the dignity of others.
The late Professor Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo championed Utu as a foundational principle in African ethical thought, linking it to the pursuit of human and people’s rights, cultural integrity, and the collective well-being of societies.
Become the spark
that ignites transformation
Your impact can help set change in motion.