Our Programs
International Peace Initiatives empowers vulnerable women and children, survivors of violence, and communities in Kenya, providing them with the tools and resources to transcend poverty and crisis, and to build stable, self-reliant, and flourishing communities.
Kithoka Amani Children's Home
Amani means ‘peace’ in Swahili. KACH aims to keep children in the community and preserve their support systems. Children can continue to attend their local school and maintain close relationships with extended family while housing, food, education funding, and training are provided. Sustainability is assured as the community contributes to supporting the home, and alumni contribute to supporting the education of the children and other programs.
Education
IPI provides primary and secondary school education funds for all KACH children. An additional fund pays school fees for non-resident orphaned children. The Collage Scholars Program is a special initiative that funds college degrees for high school graduates, helping to break the cycle of poverty in their families.
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Women's Empowerment & Enterprise
This program educates vulnerable women on income-generating projects and equips them with the skills to help them create self-reliance. IPI provides training for cottage industries such as jewelry making, textiles, weaving, catering, and many others.
Tiriji Eco Centre
This peace retreat and training center offers sustainable farming practices that mitigate climate change challenges. This program revives traditional ways of food production to create resilient communities. Organic farming, solar energy, and drip irrigation are among the environmental-preserving techniques used and taught through the Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) and regenerative initiatives.
Peace and Ethical Leadership Training
The institute's mission is to prevent and transform conflict through research, education, and training programs. IPI believes that only "homegrown" peace initiatives will liberate Africa from conflicts. Training civil society and governmental groups is a significant aspect of peace-building.