The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Kenya and the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) on Monday 11th September 2023 formalized their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The aim of this partnership signed at the Global Peace Foundation Kenya offices is to enhance the impact of programs carried out by both organizations by combining their approaches, strategies, and initiatives.
The partnership will see the two organizations collaborate in various peacebuilding, environmental, youth empowerment activities including the joint co-convening of the 2024 Global Peace Leadership Conference to be held in June 2024 in Nairobi Kenya.
Speaking at the signing held at the Bishop Garden Towers in Nairobi, GPF Kenya’s Daniel Juma Omondi hailed the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya for its work in promoting interreligious harmony and added that their work aligns with GPF’s vision of One Family Under God.
Chairman of the IRCK Father Joseph Mutie said the MOU will see the two organizations collaborate towards realization of the institutions’ other shared objectives such as promoting Civic Awareness and National Values through civic education and other modes of advocacy and national reconciliation.
The two organizations will join forces to combat societal challenges such as forced and child marriages, female genital mutilation, human trafficking, and child labor. Additionally, they will provide support and resources for individuals affected by psychosocial trauma and drug/substance abuse.
GPF Kenya and IRCK will collaborate on environmental conservation initiatives, including tree planting, waste management, and other sustainable practices.In a bid to contribute to the preservation of the environment and promote environmental sustainability.
