Annual. Report Fostering Sustainable Peace and Development

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1 Annual Report 2014 Fostering Sustainable Peace and Development

2 Table of contents Message from the Chairman...2 The Board of Management...3 Message from the Executive Director...4 Executive Summary...5 Community Development...5 Youth Empowerment...5 About Global Peace Foundation Highlights...7 Global Peace Foundation Signs an Memorandum of Understanding with COMESA on Youth Empowerment...7 GPF s Dr. Manu Chandaria feted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Transform Kenya Awards...9 Kenyan Scholar Awarded at the 2014 Global Peace Convention...10 Transforming Education in Kenya...11 a) Leadership and Entrepreneurship Hubs Launched in High Schools..12 b) Leap Hubs Hackathon...11 c) Girls in ICT Day...13 i. CCI Best Practices...15 Global Peace Development...16 The ALV Greenhouses for Schools Project...16 Africa Peace Service Corps...17 Celebrating Mandela Day...17 Global Peace Youth...18 a) 2014 International Peace Day Celebrations...18 b) UGEN Kisumu Youth Summit...19 c) Prefects Leadership Academy (UGEN)...20 d) UGEN Monthly Clean Ups...21 Financial Statements

3 Message From The Chairman Global challenges on peace and security have multiplied in the past years, stretching far across national borders. This calls for a countervailing vision pointing the way for humanity to cooperate in creating a peaceful and prosperous world hence the significance of the vision of one family under God and its implications for the principles and values that define our humanity. In this critical situation it is important that faith communities work together to restore the basis of shared universal principles and a common vision of an ethical society. Global Peace Foundation has been promoting such cooperation through projects in Korea, Northern Ireland, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya among other nations. All our programs offer models of how fundamental universal principles and moral values can be applied practically to have cultural, social, political and economic impact at both national and regional levels. Global Peace Foundation will advance this approach with added vigor through the number of initiatives that demonstrate its importance and impact at this critical point in history. We invite you to join with us in this common course and collaborative action for the betterment of the entire human family. Hyun Jin Preston Moon Founder & Chairman Global Peace Foundation 2

4 The Board of Management Dr. Manu Chandaria OBE,EBS Patron, Global Peace Foundation, Member, GPF Global Leadership Council (Kenyan, British.) Mr. Insu Choi, GPF Africa Regional Representative and Chairman of the Board. (Korean.) Mr. Daniel Juma, Executive Director, Global Peace Foundation Kenya (Kenyan.) Mrs. Mary Kimonye, MBS CEO Brand Kenya Board (Kenyan.) Mr. Michael Sommer President, United Vision Foundation (American.) Dr. Markandey Rai Senior Advisor, UN HABITAT Member, GPF, Global Leadership Council (Indian.) Mr. David Caprara, Vice President Strategic Partnerships, Global Peace Foundation. (American.) 3

5 Message from the Executive Director This Annual Report 2014 briefly highlights some of the great milestones made by the Global Peace Foundation Kenya in advancing its mission in the Republic of Kenya. On behalf of the board of GPF Kenya, I would like to thank our Founding Chairman Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, the Global Peace Foundation International Office, GPF Kenya Board of Directors & staff members, and our esteemed partners for the continued support they have extended GPF Kenya since As the country and the rest of the world continues to grapple with various challenges rising from identity based conflicts and terrorism, its becoming more and more clear that GPF s vision that all Humanity is One Family under God provides the much needed ideological framework from which to craft a sustainable solution. In May 2014, GPF Kenya signed an MOU with the Common Market for East and South Africa (COMESA) to establish and manage a youth desk to facilitate programs that will promote the mitigation of the high youth unemployment rate in Africa. As a result of this 2 year MOU, GPF has been appointed the implementation partner for the COMESA Youth Programme which will facilitate implementation of youth programs in the COMESA region at a cost of USD 6,668,000. Some of the programs to be implemented under this MoU include the LEAP Hubs program of Global Peace Foundation that establishes incubator spaces in high schools to enable high school students to launch their own business or social enterprises. LEAP Hubs was launched in March 2014 by Her Excellency Mrs. Rachael Ruto in nine (9) high schools within Nairobi and Kiambu County and has since scaled up to 22 schools. The schools received computer donations and internet connectivity from the Chandaria Foundation, Global Peace Foundation and Airtel Kenya. As part of our youth empowerment initiatives, GPF Kenya was honored to host 27 of the 2014 Mandela Washington Fellows together with the US Ambassador to Kenya, Amb. Robert Godec for a luncheon round table to network, share and discuss their experiences with some of the most successful personalities both in the government and private sector. The year culminated with the UGEN Youth Summit that brought together over 300 young people from Kisumu County and other neighboring counties to promote socioeconomic empowerment for sustainable peace and development anchored on the youth. The summit saw the signing of an MOU between the County Government of Kisumu and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund to promote entrepreneurship and forge economic emancipation among the youth in Kisumu. Ladies and Gentlemen, a glance at our 2013 financial statement reveal a 46% increase in income as compared to the previous financial year. The report further shows a 22% reduction in administrative expenses and a 100% increase in money invested in program implementation. In line with our strategic goals for the year 2015, Global Peace Foundation Kenya will continue pursuing strategic partnerships with a view to achieving collective impact in our ongoing programmes. Some of the projects we are focusing on include Character and Creativity Initiative, Leap Hubs, GPLC East Africa, and the COMESA Youth Programme. Thank you and may God Bless you. Daniel Juma Omondi Executive Director Global Peace Foundation Kenya. 4

6 Executive Summary The 2014 annual report of Global Peace Foundation Kenya highlights the significant achievements of its programs and activities in advancing models of sustainable peace and development. The Global Peace Foundation Kenya has centered its priorities in the following areas: Transforming Education The Global Peace Education division collaborates with educators and changemakers to make education relevant to today s world by preparing students to succeed in the 21st century economy. Through the Character and Creativity Initiative (CCI), the program instills values and competencies that prepare the students for leadership roles to enhance ethical societies. The Leap Hubs program on the other hand nurtures the creativity of the students by incubating their business ideas for job creation. The program has modeled best practices that have improved schools culture, reduced instances of bullying and other indiscipline cases, promoted entrepreneurship skills development and introduced creative teaching methods. Community Development Over the years, GPF Kenya has developed models of community development in different urban settlements in Nairobi geared towards achieving empowered families and resilient communities. In 2014, GPF Kenya partnered with UN Habitat and the Grand Korea Leisure Co. in the implementation of an economic empowerment program in 2 primary schools in Nairobi and Kiambu County with the aim of empowering them to be self-reliant. The initiative dubbed Greenhouses for Schools supported the distribution of solar lights to needy students, construction of 2 greenhouses, disbursement of 2000 chicks, training of a locally constituted project management committee on poultry management and mentoring students on soccer and arts. This model has provided the two schools with a sustainable source of income to support their development as opposed to sole reliance on the limited government and donor funding. Youth Empowerment Sustainable development in Kenya requires equality of opportunity, youth empowerment and peaceful coexistence among the Kenyan people. The U-GEN (UNITED GENERATION) platform inspires the young generation to be moral and innovative leaders who work for sustainable peace and development by facilitating community reconciliation through dialogue and enhancing a culture of economic and social entrepreneurship. This helps to address a number of social and economic factors that influence youth propensity towards violence in Kenya. 5

7 About Global Peace Foundation The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) is an international, non-sectarian organization which promotes an innovative values-based approach to peace building guided by the vision that all humankind belong to one family. GPF advances models of sustainable peace and development through innovative partnerships with stakeholders across the world united by a commitment to universal principles and shared values as the foundation for ethical and cohesive societies. The foundation which has its headquarters in Washington DC is currently working in 20 nations and was registered in Kenya on 4th June, Since its inception, GPF Kenya has been advancing programs that promote sustainable peace and development in partnership with the Government of Kenya, the United Nations, IGAD and other international and local agencies with similar objectives. These efforts have been recognized by the United Nations System in Kenya when GPF was nominated for the 2013 UN in Kenya Award and issued with a Certificate of Commendation. Vision All people regardless of race, nationality, religion or culture are members of one family under God. Mission To engage and organize a global network of owners who develop community, national and regional peace building models as the foundation for ethical and cohesive societies. 6

8 2014 Highlights GPF and COMESA sign an MoU to implement the COMESA Youth Program From Left: Mr. Insu Choi, H.E Sindiso Ngwenya, Mr. David Caprara and Dr. Cheluget Kipyego during the signing ceremony 13th of May 2014, Global Peace Foundation (GPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) at the headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia to promote youth empowerment in all the COMESA Member States. The MOU was signed by the Secretary General of COMESA H.E. Sindiso Ngwenya and the Africa Regional Representative of the Global Peace Foundation Mr. Insu Choi. The main aim of the MOU is to collaborate on the establishment and management of a youth desk that will facilitate programs to promote the mitigation of the high youth unemployment rate in Africa. So far, two pilot projects have been approved for implementation in Lusaka, Zambia including the Character and Creativity Initiative and Youth Empowerment through Zero Waste and Afforestation. The pilot projects were approved during the 10th meeting of the COMESA Technical Committee on Gender on 4th February,

9 GPF hosts the Mandela Washington Fellows in Nairobi The US Ambassador to Kenya, Amb. Robert Godec,Devolution & Planning Principal Secretary, Eng. Peter Mangiti, GPF s Patron, Dr. Manu Chandaria together with The YALI Fellows during the round table meeting at MP Shah The Global Peace Foundation Kenya hosted 27 Mandela Washington Fellows, for a luncheon round table in Nairobi. The luncheon was graced by the US Ambassador to Kenya, Amb. Robert Godec, Devolution & Planning Principal Secretary, Eng. Peter Mangiti together with GPF s Patron, Dr. Manu Chandaria and other representatives from both the government and business community. GPF Kenya pledged to work closely with the Mandela Washington Fellows and ensure that they are mentored by business and government leaders in our society. This collaboration would also engage the Fellows as mentors to the high school students involved in the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Hubs program of GPF. This provided the youth with a platform to network, share and discuss their experiences with some of the most successful personalities in the country. 8

10 GPF s Dr. Manu Chandaria feted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Transform Kenya Awards On 19th July, 2014, Dr. Manu Chandaria, Patron, Global Peace Foundation was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the inaugural ceremony of the Transform Kenya Awards. As one of Kenya's renowned industrialist, Dr. Chandaria received this award for his well-established history in service and philanthropy. His Chandaria Foundation has benefited many schools and hospitals in the country including the Chandaria Business Incubation and Innovation Centre at Kenyatta University and the Leadership - and Entrepreneurship Hubs in high - schools (Leap Hubs). Manu Chandaria Leap Hubs is a program of Global Peace Foundation launched in schools which demonstrated a positive change in their school culture through the Character and Creativity Initiative (CCI). From left: The late Nelson Mandela s grandson, Mr. Ndaba Mandela with the Trustee of Chandaria Foundation Mr. Hirji Shah & his wife, Mr. Daniel Juma Omondi and Mr. Vincent Rapando of GPF Kenya during the award ceremony 9

11 Kenyan Scholar Awarded at the 2014 Global Peace Convention Dr. Mwangi Kimenyi together with his wife receiving the Global Peace Award from Dr. Markandey Rai at the Global Peace Convention in Paraguay. The 2014 Global Peace Convention was held in Asuncion, Paraguay, under the theme Roadmap for National Transformation: Through Moral and Innovative Leadership. The convention brought together innovators from various nations across the world representing the non-profit sector, faith communities, government agencies, universities and research institutions, business and corporatiuons, sports entities and youth led organizations to share best practises anchored on the theme of the convention. Molo & Kuresoi has been a good evaluation tool for the peace initiatives launched in the Rift Valley following the post-election violence which highlights the reconciliation efforts of GPF through the Rift Valley Peace Initiative. It indicates that the youth groups led the peace and reconciliation process and that they still seek inter-ethnic relationships to build more sustainable solutions. Among the atendees was Dr. Mwangi Kimenyi, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute and the Founding Director of the Kenya Institute for Puplic Policy, Research and Ananlysis (KIPPRA) who was awarded the Global Peace Innovative Scholarship Award. This award recognizes an individual whose advocacy at a research institution or in academia has led to policy initiatives that have advanced social reconciliation and human development. His research paper titled Youth Peace building in 2014 Global Peace Convention 10

12 Transforming Education in Kenya In the year 2014, GPF Education division renamed the CCI implementing schools from Lead schools to Demonstration Centers in line with the new work plan to instill best practices and transform education. School outreaches were conducted in demonstration schools to encourage creative teaching methods and demonstrate how specific aspects of Character & Creativity could be incorporated into regular classroom teaching and learning. At Embakasi Girls, students were presented with challenges to find solutions in teams and inculcate the values of honesty, creativity and team work. Key Highlights Workshops for 10 demonstration schools to train the principals and teachers to empower the demonstration schools to become learning models for other schools within their districts through networking. Established school outreach activities, initiated at Embakasi Girls to demonstrate values and character being sought by CCI among school community. (example to be placed as caption of the photo) 9 of the school formed innovation teams with representatives from the student school council, PTA and BOG representatives, teachers and non-teaching staff. Signed MoU s with higher learning institutions like Kenyatta University and Riara University to provide capacity building support for teachers and mentors in the Leap Hubs. 11

13 a)leadership and Entrepreneurship Hubs Launched in High Schools - Kenya High School Leap Hub Coordinator receiving a computer from Her Excellency Mrs. Rachael Ruto donated by the Global Peace Foundation and the Chandaria Founda tion for the setup of Leap Hubs in their schools - Nine (9) Secondary Schools in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties received 25 computers donated by the Chandaria Foundation and the Global Peace Foundation, a few months after one of the schools Mary Leaky High School received a donation of Kshs. 400,000 from Chandaria Foundation to set up a Leap Hub in their schools. LEAP HUBs, a program of Global Peace Foundation has been introduced with an objective of addressing the unemployment crisis especially in Kenya where more than 500,000 youth enter the job market each year and struggle to find jobs. The HUBs will provide a space where the students will be nurtured to be creative and innovative to launch their own businesses and social ventures. The HUBs will serve as a unique platform to empower the young students with critical skills beyond classroom learning that will position them as solution providers to the unemployment crisis reiterated Her Excellency Rachael Ruto, Patron of the Program 12

14 b) Leap Hubs Hackathon - The school year for Leap Hub schools culminated in a Leap Hubs Hackathon, a one-day intensive introduction to entrepreneurship, where students were supported by mentors to work in small groups to develop business and social entrepreneurship ideas that will Transform Education in Kenya. The students took part in one on one group mentorship sessions on ICT, Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Branding, Customer Relations and Product Development. These sessions were facilitated by mentors from Cisco Systems, Airtel Kenya, Innovate Kenya and Copy Cat Ltd. After the sessions, all the students made group presentations on their business ideas and received feedback from the mentors on areas of improvement. Am fascinated by the kind of ideas students from other schools have. My team has so much to do after this. I hope we can have the same mentors visiting us in our schools before the next hackathon. Ashura Mkangi, a student at Mary Leakey Girls. From Left: Students from The Mangu High School, Mr. Stephen Njoroge, The Director, Center For Mathematics Science and Technology in East Africa (CEMASTEA), Moi Forces Academy, students, during the Leap Hubs Hacka thon at CEMASTEA in Nairobi. Global Peace Foundation Kenya Annual 13 Report

15 c)girls in ICT Day Cisco partners have encouraged me to pursue my dream career of being an electrical engineer and I request them to attend our career days at school, Ndinda Mary, Our Lady of Fatima. Girls in ICT Day marks a global effort to raise awareness on empowering and encouraging girls and young women to consider studies and careers in ICT. In Kenya, Global Peace Foundation in collaboration with Cisco Systems Incorporation engaged 28 girls from 7 of the Leap Hubs pilot schools and their coordi - nators to commemorate the day. The day presented an opportunity for them to get inspired about the ICT sector by getting a first - hand look into Tech institutions. The girls had a one on one session with young women in ICT from Safaricom Ltd, Cisco Inc., Copy Cat Ltd and other organizations. This served as a mentorship forum to motivate them to take up science subjects and consider careers in the engineering and ICT sector. The students were fascinated by a Tele Presence session with girls from Amsterdam, Portugal and Bedford where they got to interact and learn more about the level of ICT integration in their countries and different cultures across the world. Cisco partners have encouraged me to pursue my dream career of being an electrical engineer and I request them to attend our career days at school, Ndinda Mary, Our Lady of Fatima. A student from our Lady of Fatima Secondary School doing a presentation during the Girls in ICT Day Celebrations held at CISCO in Nairobi 14

16 CCI Best Practices Peace Corner Kariobangi North Girls Secondary School has initiated a Peace Corner in the school where anyone facing challenges in school or at home can stand and get assistance from a fellow student, a teacher or a non-teaching staff. This is reducing the stress levels especially among the students who come from disadvantaged homes in the slums of Kariobangi and Dandora A photo of Kariobagi North Girls Secondary School Peace Corner Adopt a Tree Originally initiated by Buruburu Girls, Adopt a Tree has over the years been implemented in other CCI schools as a way to inculcate values in the students and conserve the school environment. Students plant and adopt a tree at the end of every term and tag the trees with virtues most practiced during the term e.g honesty, integrity e.t.c. They are expected to nurture the trees as a result nurture the virtue in their daily life. 1% for change Kamiti Secondary School launched the 1% for change best practice where students donate cash and materials to support needy students in the school. So far this initiative has supported 6 students to complete their studies. This best practice is also implemented at Moi Forces Academy. 15

17 Global Peace Development The ALV Greenhouses for Schools Project A cross section of chicken from Kandeng wa Primary School Green House Project The Global Peace Foundation Kenya in collaboration with UNHABITAT are undertaking a community driven development project dubbed Greenhouses for Schools that is geared towards youth empowerment targeting young people living in the slums of Kibera and pre-urban areas in Kikuyu. The project was sponsored by the Grand Korea Leisure Co. Ltd (GKL). The project has supported the construction of four greenhouses, located at Ayany Primary School in Kibera and Kandeng wa Primary School in Kikuyu. The project supports provision of practical training in urban agriculture, distribution of solar lanterns, sports development & entrepreneurship and inspires moral and innovative leadership among the youth. This project is a long-term approach to holistic community driven development with the overall goal of developing economic self-reliance and resilience among community members. 16

18 Africa Peace Service Corps Celebrating Mandela Day What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead Nelson Mandela Friday 18th July, 2014 marked the commemoration of the Nelson Mandela International Day which is a global call to action for individuals and organizations to volunteer 67 minutes of their time to community service. In Kenya, Africa Peace Service Corps in collaboration with the Global Peace Foundation Kenya, the Kenya Forest Service, the United Nations Environment Programme and other stakeholders hosted the celebrations at Embakasi Girls Secondary School in Nairobi. In line with the theme of the celebrations: Food Security, Shelter and Literacy, participants planted 670 indigenous trees - symbolic of the 67 years Madiba committed to serve humanity - and launched the Tree for Livelihood nursery project as a social enterprise to support development at the school. When I think of Madiba, I remember an inspirer, a statesman and a protector of rights. He fought for love, peace and equality for all, same values, we as leaders should aspire to live by says a student from Kenya High School. 17

19 Global Peace Youth a)2014 International Peace Day Celebrations On Friday, 19th September, 2014 the Global Peace Foundation Kenya, in partnership with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), the National Steering Committee (NSC) and the Ministry of Education (Peace Education Programme) convened six hundred (600) students from sixty (60) schools in Nairobi County and other stakeholders to celebrate the 2014 International Day of Peace. The celebrations were held at Statehouse Girls High School Nairobi under the theme Rights of Peoples to Peace, a commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Rights of People to Peace which recognizes that the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all human rights. The event involved a 1.5 Miles peace procession during which fliers with peace messages were distributed to the general public to sensitize them on the importance of maintaining a peaceful coex- istence for sustainable development. The event culminated with the launch of Amani (Peace) Clubs to be established in high schools as an ideal way to sensitize students on their own funda- mental right to peace from a youthful age. This will complement the objectives of CCI in our institutions - and provide a good foundation for peace educa tion. 18

20 b)ugen Kisumu Youth Summit Kisumu County Governor, Honourable Jack Raguma addressing the youth during the UGEN Kisumu Youth Summit. Over 300 young accountable leaders from Nyanza Region and other Counties in Kenya took part in the UGEN Youth Summit in Kisumu on 5th December, 2014 under the theme; Leadership and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development The summit brought together speakers from various peace and development agencies and government institutions led by the Kisumu County Governor, H.E Hon. Jack Ranguma. The summit provided a platform to address the youth leadership agenda in Kisumu County and promoting socio-economic empowerment for sustainable peace anchored on the youth. The event was culminated with the signing of an MOU between the County Government of Kisumu and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund to promote entrepreneurship and forge economic emancipation in the County centered on the Youth. The MOU will make interest free loans more accessible to the young people, provide skills and training on business management, financial literacy and mentorship for sustainability of their business. 19

21 c)prefects Leadership Academy (PLA) also saw the launching of the high school Prefects Leadership Academy (PLA) to educate and raise the young leaders to become leaders with both moral and innovative capacity. These are students who have been elected to lead different factions in the school. 90 prefects from 3 different schools were trained on moral and innovative leadership and various qualities of good and effective leadership. The feedback from the schools indicates that the school councils are more effective at reducing discipline cases and addressing student welfare with the school administration. 20

22 d) UGEN Monthly Clean Ups A group of young accountable leaders engaging in a cleanup exercise in Kariobangi, an informal settlement in Nairobi The monthly clean-up initiative was launched in Nairobi County by H.E The President of the Republic of Kenya in July, 2013 to engage community members in cleaning up their environment. Since then, UGEN members have taken ownership of the initiative and carry out the clean-up exercise every last Saturday of the month under the theme ; Our Community, Our Responsibility. In 2014, over 500 youth took part in the exercise. The complementary tree planting service activity after clean ups has motivated partners like the Kagoech Foundation and the Kenya Forestry Service to donate over 1,000 tree seedlings which were planted during different initiatives 21

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27 The Team Global Peace Foundation Kenya, Staff Profile Rapando is the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Resource Development at Global Peace Foundation-Kenya. He is also the Founder and the President of Junior Chamber International-Nairobi Central and the Chairman of the African Entrepreneurial Network Mr. Vincent Rapando, Director, Strategic Partnerships Currently, Rapando is pursuing an MBA in Social Enterprise at United States International University (USIU) where he also graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration-Finance option. He also holds a post-graduate certificate in Global Social Sustainable Enterprise (GSSE) at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in conjunction with United States University. Caroline holds a Master s degree in Conflict Resolution from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a Bachelors degree in Education (Arts) from Kenyatta University. She is the Director of Education Initiatives of the Kenyan Chapter of the Global Peace Foundation. Caroline was previously Entrepreneurship Manager at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute, Nairobi, developing youth enterprise skills among out-of-school-youth in Kenya. Caroline Anne Amollo, Director of Education Initiatives She has 12 years extensive experience in Peace building and Program Development having worked with marginalized groups in East Africa including the Maasai community developing Peace, Environmental and Youth programs. Prior to joining the NGO world, Caroline served as a High School teacher at Narok High School. Arthur is the Director for Global Peace Youth. He also coordinates the establishment of the broad base youth movement in Kenya through the National Citizenship Education Program (NCEP), which is an Education and service based program that provides young people with the knowledge, pro-social skills and understanding to become patriotic citizens, aware of their rights, duties and responsibilities. Arthur Wasonga, Director, Global Peace Youth Arthur is an associate of the Global Peace Education Forum and a Certified Educationist from Center for Character and Citizenship at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is a father of three children.

28 The Team Global Peace Foundation Kenya, Staff Profile Dr. Tuesday Abdulmalik Gichuki DirectorAfrica Peace Service Corps Dr. Gichuki is Executive Director of Africa Peace Service Corps, a Pan African Youth Volunteer and Service Network registered in Kenya as a Charitable Trust. He is also the Coordinator in the development and implementation of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Youth Program, covering 26 countries in Africa. Esther Kimotho is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K). She has vast experience in Private and Public sector accounting, financial management and auditing spanning over 14 years. Esther is proficient in quick books, SAGE, Ms Word application packages, and Excel. Esther Kimotho, Finance Manager She previously worked with WIA East Africa as an Audit and Financial Consultant and she is also a member of Certified Public Accountant Institute of Kenya (ICPAK). Away from work she enjoys Singing and Travelling. Khasandi is a warm, confident and hardworking young woman who holds a bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in literature from Kenyatta University, Kenya. Khatuchi has previously been involved with community development work in Kenya and Uganda. Khatuchi Khasandi Nyong a, Program Officer, Global Peace Development As such, she brings to the team her expertise in resource mobilization, report writing, training and project management amongst others. Away from work, she enjoys travelling, arts, reading and mentoring teenagers.

29 The Team Global Peace Foundation Kenya, Staff Profile Misco is a graduate from Egerton University with a bachelor s degree in Commerce Management Science option. She is currently the executive assistant at Global Peace Foundation Kenya. Misco Mungai, Executive Assistance Misco is motivated by the desire to make a positive change in her society and enjoys community service work. She is a mentor with Akili Dada, a leadership incubator for young girls. Eva is a web designer based in Kenya. She studied web design and oracle database administration at the Institute of Software Technologies. Currently, she is the Head of Communications at Global Peace Foundation Kenya. She was once an active member of the AkiraChix, a training program that offers ICT skills to girls from vulnerable backgrounds. She enjoys watching documentaries on national geographic and adventure. Eva Muhatia, Head of Communications Diana holds a degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. She is passionate about youth empowerment and her duties at Global Peace Youth entail the coordination of youth programs & activities and managing volunteers database. She enjoys reading motivational books, travelling and hiking. Diana Agunda Tabu, Program Coordinator, Global Peace Youth

30 The Team Global Peace Foundation Kenya, Staff Profile Moses is currently an Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) student at KCA Ruaraka Campus. He is also an active member of ACK St. Chistopher s Mathare Church. He is a CPA Part II graduate from Kisumu Polytechnic. He attended Sigomre High School and Lela Primary School respectively. He enjoys listening to gospel music and singing. Moses Otieno Ogera Accountant, Global Peace Youth Dan brings his over 10 years experience in Education to the leadership and Entrepreneurship Hubs program of the Global Peace Education division. He worked as a high school teacher before joining the NGO world specializing in ICT for development (ICT4D) and ICT for education (ICT4ED) at the Kenya ICT Trust Fund, a public private partnership on ICT in Education. Mr. Dan Otedo, Program Coordinator Leap Hubs Among other organizations, Dan has worked as a service provider include: the British Council /Microsoft for the Schools Online & Badiliko initiative, Education Beyond Borders and VVOB - Kenya to integrate the development ICT with societal applications, to enhance education delivery, community welfare and government business. Amina is currently pursuing her masters in Project Planning and Management at the University of Nairobi. She holds a bachelor s degree in Education specializing in English and Literature. Amina Swedi, Character and Creativity Initiative Amina has experience in the non-profit sector with emphasis on monitory and evaluation, training, administration, project documentation, research, procurement procedure, budget management, budget analysis, donor reporting, systems strengthening through developing and managing collaborative relationships with a wide variety of stake holders Governments, Implementing partners.

31 THANK YOU to all our youth members, CCI/Leap Hub schools, donors & supporting partners and all program participants for a wonderful year!

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