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ANDREW GUAH GLOBAL PEACE MISSION FOUNDATION, KENYA
— · EIN · globalpeace.or.ke
profile · synthesized from sources

Global Peace Foundation Kenya (GPFK) is a nonprofit organization that promotes a values-based approach to peacebuilding. It focuses on transforming education through programs that foster character, creativity, innovation, and employability in school-aged children and youth. GPFK operates in Kenya and is an affiliate of the Global Peace Foundation International.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Building Great Families & Marriages Workshop
A workshop aimed at strengthening families and marriages based on "The Covenant Blueprint."
Character and Creativity Initiative
A program focused on transforming education by fostering character, creativity, and innovation in school-aged children.
Great Places To School Initiative
An annual program that identifies, rates, and recognizes schools with innovative learning environments and overall school cultures that contribute to the holistic development of a child.
Leap Hubs
Business incubator spaces in schools and colleges to promote entrepreneurship and youth leadership development.
One Million Tree Growing Campaign
An environmental sustainability initiative.
President's Fellowship
A mentorship and leadership development program for the next generation of African leaders.
Taifa Langu Jukumu Langu (PVE)
A program related to peacebuilding and preventing violent extremism.
Transforming Education Series
Initiatives aimed at addressing challenges in 21st-century education.
Ubuntu: Women and Peacebuilding in Africa
A digital storytelling campaign celebrating Ubuntu values and women's contributions to peacebuilding in Africa.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Innovative Education Interventions for Skills Development 1 activity
    • Curriculum Implementation Advocacy
      Supports the Kenyan government's efforts to implement the Competency Based Curriculum to provide students with 21st-century skills and prepare them for the job market.
  • Youth & Student Engagement Forums 1 activity
    • Education Stakeholder Convenings
      Organizes annual Transforming Education Series and Summits to bring together education stakeholders, policymakers, and experts to discuss educational issues and solutions for quality education and peacebuilding in Kenya.
  • Christian Retreat & Conference Hosting 1 activity
    • Family and Marriage Workshops
      Invites individuals and families to participate in the "Building Great Families & Marriages Workshop," anchored on “The Covenant Blueprint.”
  • Community-Led Peacebuilding & Conflict Mediation 1 activity
    • Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention
      Initiates and implements peacebuilding projects, including the Prevention of Electoral Violence project, the Interfaith and Religious Freedom project, and the Countering and Prevention of Violent Extremism project, through civic education, advocacy, community engagement, and dialogue.
  • Organizational Performance Reporting 1 activity
    • School Culture Data Reporting
      Provides an annual report card with data about unique and distinctive school cultures, with its 5th edition published in 2019.
  • Vocational and Life Skills Training 1 activity
    • Youth Empowerment and Education Programs
      Implements various programs including the Character and Creativity Initiative, Leaphubs business incubator spaces, Great Places To School recognition program, and the President’s Fellowship mentorship program to foster character development, creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills among youth in Kenya. These programs aim to transform education and prepare students for the job market.
  • Digital Skills Training for Youth 1 activity
    • Youth Mentorship and Employability
      Mentors youth in partnership with the Presidential Digital Talent Programme and the ICT Authority to enhance their employability.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Environmental Conservation and Reforestation
      Implements the Million Tree Growing campaign to enhance forest cover through tree planting in various regions of Kenya and establishes tree nurseries in schools and universities to produce seedlings for reforestation. This includes a focus on grassroots environmental sustainability and climate action initiatives.
    • River Ecosystem Restoration
      Implements the Nairobi River Peace initiative to improve the health of the Nairobi River ecosystem.
    • Waste Management Initiatives
      Implements a Waste Management project in Kariobangi to promote sustainable waste management practices.
relationships · 55

who they work with

  • Airtel Partner — Partnered with GPFK on peacebuilding and education initiatives.
  • Airtel Partner — Worked with as a partner to carry out its mandate in Kenya.
  • Andela Partner — Worked with as a partner to carry out its mandate in Kenya.
  • Andela Partner — Works with GPFK on youth development and peacebuilding programs.
  • Anglican Development Services (ADS) Partner — Co-organized the National Youth Forum focused on youth economic empowerment
  • Anglican Development Services (ADS) Kenya Partner — Convened the National Youth Forum in Limuru.
  • BuyKenya Business Solutions Partner — United to empower KCA University Students with Workforce Readiness and Entrepreneurial Skills.
  • CEMASTEA Partner — Worked with as a partner to carry out its mandate in Kenya.
  • Cemastea Partner — Works with GPFK to transform education through character education and other peacebuilding activities.
  • Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) Partner — Collaborates through shared program implementation, as evidenced by the former Director of CEMASTEA having led the first school to implement GPF Kenya's Character and Creativity Initiative and Leaphubs.
  • Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) Partner — Collaborated to initiate the Great Places to School (GPTS) Initiative.
  • Chandaria Foundation Partner — Partner in the Million Tree Growing campaign.
  • Epuka Ugaidi Partner — Partners on the Countering and Prevention of Violent Extremism project.
  • Global Peace Foundation Network — Affiliated international organization headquartered in Washington DC, under which GPF Kenya operates as a member institution.
  • Global Peace Foundation Partner — Works with other chapters worldwide to incorporate international exchange programs.
  • Global Peace Foundation (GPF) International Network — Local affiliate of Global Peace Foundation International based in Washington DC
  • Global Peace Foundation (GPF) International Network — Local affiliate of the global peace foundation (gpf) international based in Washington DC.
  • Global Peace Women Partner — Collaborated with to convene a high-level Stakeholders Project Review.
  • Google Partner — Collaborates with GPFK on education and peacebuilding initiatives.
  • Google Partner — Worked with as a partner to carry out its mandate in Kenya.
  • IBM Partner — Worked with as a partner to carry out its mandate in Kenya.
  • IBM Partner — Works with GPFK to transform education through character education and peacebuilding activities.
  • ICT Authority Partner — Collaborated to mentor youth and improve their employability.
  • IGAD Partner — Collaborates with GPFK on peacebuilding and education initiatives.
  • IGAD Partner — Worked with as a partner to carry out its mandate in Kenya.
  • KCA Foundation Partner — United to empower KCA University Students with Workforce Readiness and Entrepreneurial Skills.
  • KCA University Partner — Partnered with KCA Foundation and BuyKenya Business Solutions to empower its students with workforce readiness and entrepreneurial skills.
  • KEPSA Partner — Collaborates with GPFK on peacebuilding and education transformation.
  • Kenya Forest Service Partner — Partner in the Million Tree Growing campaign.
  • Kenya Private Schools Association Partner — Collaborated to initiate the Great Places to School (GPTS) Initiative.
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