Articles tagged with: Kenya
Voices from the Frontlines »
Sheila Barno
Kenya
“Many children in my community do not go to school, especially girls. They are simply taught household chores and married off at an early age. My own mother is one such victim.”
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Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles we are running this month by students at the AIC Morop Girls’ Secondary School in Nakuru, Kenya.
It is now 16 years since I was born. I am now in Form Three but I am yet to see any sign of women living an exemplary life. …
Inside Peace X Peace »
By Mary Liepold
Editor in Chief
“There are threads you can pull that affect everything,” Louise explains.
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When I learned that our founder had selected Louise Diamond to receive the 2011 Patricia Smith Award,
I jumped at the chance to schedule an interview. I’d said hello to Louise at various peace and justice events, and her Peace Book has been close to my desk for the last six years. Now I could have a real conversation with this pioneer peacebuilder.
“What do you see as your greatest strength?”
I asked Louise. “Clarity,” she responded in …
Voices from the Frontlines »
Edna Atieno
Kenya
“I decided to gather my broken pieces. I decided to share my experience with other girls who had undergone similar experiences. I encouraged them to take heart and gather the broken pieces.”
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Editor’s note: This is the first of two articles we are running this month by students at the AIC Morop Girls’ Secondary School in Nakuru, Kenya.
Peace is one of the most essential things for the healthy and proper growth of a girl, but lack of peace has been one of the causes of the exploitation of …
PeaceTimes »
By Kimberly Weichel
CEO
“I’m particularly grateful for my present work at Peace X Peace. It’s really a joy when your own personal mission and passion jibes with your work like mine does with Peace X Peace.”
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Most months this column focuses on key legislation and policies we are engaged with at Peace X Peace that support and empower women. This month my action focus is gratitude―one of the most empowering practices we can have. Gratitude helps me focus on all the good in my life, and not dwell on …
