Who we Are

Queen of Peace Initiative is a women-led and women-centered organization committed to the liberation of indigenous women across the vast arid plains of northern Kenya from the extreme social, cultural and economic barriers that exist in the conflict-prone region.

The organization is led by a council of women diligently drawn from organized women groups in Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu and Laikipia counties. Queen of Peace Initiative, thanks to the generous support of our partners, is helping the indigenous women of northern Kenya to understand their rights, reclaim their voice and make valuable and visible contributions towards finding long-lasting solutions to the challenges facing the region, including insecurity, illiteracy, abject poverty, discrimination and gender-based violence.

What we do

We are supporting indigenous women of northern Kenya gain the skills, knowledge and resources they need to be at the forefront of influencing decisions that improve the health and wellbeing of their lives, families and communities

Areas Of Work

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Economic Empowerment and Environmental Rehabilitation Programme

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Women Rights Advocacy Program

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Women Governance and Leadership Programme

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Conflict prevention and response

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OUR IMPACT

Individual women trained

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On group savings and investments through our microfinance and microcredit initiative

Trees planted

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Through our greening northern Kenya initiative

Working with women groups

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Through our Women empowerment initiative

Students currently being supported

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Through our bursary for indigenous communities initiative

Organization Structure

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Our Founder Talking About Pastrol Communities in Northern Kenya

Our Founder - USIP Women Building Peace Award 2021

Our Board

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Angela Sanau Paswa

Angela Sanau Paswa works at Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association (MMWCA) as the Senior Programmes Officer - Gender and Youth. She is responsible for spearheading technical and programmatic interventions focusing on gender equity across conservancies in the Greater Maasai Mara.

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Angela is the founder of the Maasai Mara Women forum, an umbrella organization for women from the Mara ecosystem. She leads initiatives to enhance the capacity of women leaders and advocates for women’s and girls’ rights within the conservancies. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Anthropology.

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Josephine Eregae Kirion

Holder of an Msc Governance and Leadership. BA Education. Worked as a Ward administrator -Ngaremara. Cec Education, Gender, Culture and Social Services.

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Also involved in Cec Water, Environment, Energy, Climate change, and Natural resources. Trustee of Water Sector Trust Fund.

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Beatrice Lempaira

Beatrice Lempaira is the Gender and Social Inclusion Director- Leading NRT gender mainstreaming programs and BeadWORKS, a handicraft business that harnesses the rich beading traditions working with over 1000 pastoralist women from different ethnic groups in northern Kenya.

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She has over a decade of experience in community conservation, management, and leadership. She is experienced in working with indigenous/local communities, stakeholders’ relations, complex rangeland landscapes, women, and youth enterprises. She is passionate about inclusive conservation governance and economic empowerment for women and youth. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and Sociology from The University of Nairobi, Kenya and currently perusing Masters in Anthropology from McGill University, Canada.

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LILLY BEKELE-PIPER,ED.M.

Lilly is the Founder, Executive Producer and Host of Selam & Hello and Host of EdTech Mondays Kenya on NTV. With over 25 years of experience in international development, education, and strategic communication, Lilly Bekele-Piper brings a wealth of expertise to her work at the intersection of human rights and creative arts. Her impressive and award-winning career spans roles with esteemed institutions such as Harvard University, the United Nations, the World Bank, and USAID. Notably, Lilly played a key role in the successful launch of Disney/National Geographic's pioneering nature focused children's TV show in Africa, "Team Sayari," now broadcast in 51 African countries and on YouTube.

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A sought-after speaker and guest, Lilly's influence extends across global radio, TV, and digital platforms. Holding a BA in Speech Communications from Wake Forest University and a Masters in Higher Education from Harvard University, Lilly combines her academic background with a deep passion for positive change. Lilly received the 2022 USAID Meritorious Honor Award, the 2023 USAID Private Sector Engagement Excellence Award, and six USAID commendations for various contributions during her tenure.

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Kuresha Bille

Kuresha Bille is a Community leader , Women Peace Council chairr The chairlady of the women's council

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Contact Information

Email: info@thequeenofpeace.org

Tel: 0701444161

Alt.Email: queenofpeace.organization@gmail.com