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Events at IPI-Kenya
Continue readingOctober 1-7th, 2016 – IPI-Kenya recently hosted the first Global Youth Peace Summit in Africa, run by the Amala Foundation of Austin, USA in partnership with International Peace Initiatives (IPI), Meru, Kenya at IPI’s Eco Center, Tiriji. The Kenya Global Youth Peace Summit (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kenyagyps/) was a great success! October 17-19th, 2016 – Dr. Karambu Ringera […]
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IPI Partners with FIT & Mindset Metaphors
Continue readingFirewalking 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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Summer 2016 Newsletter
Continue readingSummer 2016 Dear Friends, We are excited for this year and its new opportunities. Last year our supporters gave generously and uniquely, and we were able to begin installation on new solar heaters for the showers, start a new dairy business with our first cow, and continue with education and living assistance through some child […]
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IPI-Kenya 2015 Newsletter
Continue readingIPI-Kenya 2015 Newsletter A Word from IPI President Karambu Ringera 2015 was a year of many possibilities. Unlike 2014 that proved to be challenging because of the state of national insecurity, we hope 2015 will be a year of progress, more peace and hope. I am thankful to all our friends and partners for their […]
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Dr. Karambu Ringera Writes About Her Recent Trip to the U.S.
Continue readingFor 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
Continue readingJust 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
Continue readingOn 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
Continue readingInternational 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
Continue readingInternational 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
Continue readingFor 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 […]