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IPI Partners with FIT & Mindset Metaphors
Firewalking Instructors Training (FIT) and Mindset Metaphors is bringing their training course to International Peace Initiatives’ Tiriji Eco Center April 21-24, 2017. With the certificate from the FIT you will have all the skills needed to generate additional income while helping people at the same time. Whether you are a speaker, a corporate trainer, a […]
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Dr. Karambu Ringera Writes About Her Recent Trip to the U.S.
For the last five years I have not been able to travel to USA because I could not get a visa. However, in April, 2015, I learned that I had been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award as well as a Master Scholar Award by the University of Denver, where I am an alumni. I was […]
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Founder of Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder NGO Delivers Homily at Lower School Chapel
Just days before the students return to the classroom, Lower School teachers were treated to a special presentation by Dr. Karambu Ringera, the founder of International Peace Initiatives, the NGO that Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder partners with in Kenya. She also shared stories about her experiences in Kenya, as well as her current and future plans and […]
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IPI Polytechnic Inaugural Graduation Ceremony
On the 4th of July 2015, IPI held its inaugural graduation ceremony for the IPI AMANI YOUTH POLYTECHNIC. The polytechnic, which opened in 2012, has seen over 63 young men and women from very poor and/or HIV AIDS challenged backgrounds complete their studies in Clothing & Textile and Hospitality & Hotel Management. These 63 young […]
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Global Youth Peace Summit
International Peace Initiatives, in partnership with the Amala Foundation, is happy to announce this great youth event to take place in Meru, Kenya. Dec 30th 2015 to Jan 6th 2016. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE! Plan on attending! For more information, contact the Amala Foundation or International Peace Initiatives, Kenya (ringerambu@yahoo.com; 254 713 937 […]
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64 Days of Peace and Nonviolence
International Peace Initiatives (IPI) is participating in this wonderful event/series of events this year. On February 23rd, 2015, Dr. Karambu Ringera led her staff, children and students in the launch of their 64 Days of Peace and Nonviolence. IPI joins others around the world to create awareness on the philosophy of attaining peace through nonviolent […]
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Peace from Within
For peaceful development to spread, local people must be able to take charge of their own approaches. Dr Karambu Ringera discusses how her organisation supports this work in communities around Kenya. In a world which believes deeply in the idea of war as a means of building peace, it is difficult to imagine alternative ways […]
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Tiriji: Reviving a Culture of Sustainable Living through Permaculture Systems
Tiriji is an eco-project geared towards reviving a community’s traditional ways of food production to enhance sustainable agriculture through care of our land, conservation of our environment, and empowerment of the local people to rebuild the broken relationships. These skills are needed to kickback the impact of climate change, build a sustainable food system, and […]
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The IPI Eco Village: ‘TIRIJI’
Welcome to ‘Tiriji (a place of abundance; a place of remembering)’ an ‘edible’ eco-cultural retreat and peace conference center situated in Meru, Kenya. This space offers a peaceful retreat, training and conference center for people interested in a cultural and eco-adventure of a lifetime and peace training. Our first purpose is for a wholesome people-to-people […]
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Global Village Peace Hut Initiative
Please take a moment to read the report from Beyond Boundaries regarding their partnership with IPI in designing and building the Council House in Meru. This building will serve as a meeting place for the local community as well as travelers to this area in hopes of engaging the topics of peace and non-violence in […]
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