Peace
We promote peaceful coexistence and reject violence as a means of resolving differences.
We believe in a Kenya where diversity is embraced, differences are handled peacefully and every citizen can contribute to a culture of peace, unity and non-violence.
01Our vision
A peaceful, united and cohesive Kenya where diversity is embraced and every citizen contributes to a culture of peace and non-violence.
This is the future that guides our commitment: a country where people from different communities and backgrounds can live together peacefully, respect one another and work toward common aspirations.
Our mission
Mobilize. Empower.
Build peace.
To mobilize and empower Kenyans to promote peace, dialogue, tolerance, responsible citizenship and national cohesion through civic education, community engagement, youth participation and strategic partnerships.
Our mission recognizes that peace-building is a shared effort. It calls for citizens, communities, young people, institutions and organizations to participate constructively in the life of the country and to choose peaceful ways of addressing differences.
“Our diversity should unite us, not divide us.”
What we stand for
Our values guide every step.
These values describe the principles OPOKPI seeks to promote in its work and in the relationships between people and communities.
Unity
We recognize that despite our differences, we share one country and one national destiny.
Tolerance
We respect diverse opinions, cultures, communities, beliefs and backgrounds.
Dialogue
We encourage communication and constructive engagement as tools for resolving differences.
Respect
We promote respect for the dignity, rights and freedoms of every individual.
Inclusion
We seek to ensure that every community and generation has an opportunity to participate.
Responsibility
We encourage citizens to understand and exercise their responsibilities towards their communities and country.
Non-partisanship
The Initiative provides an inclusive platform that does not exist to promote or oppose any political party or candidate.
Why peace matters
Peace is the foundation on which communities grow.
Peace is the foundation upon which communities, economies and nations develop. When peace is threatened, the consequences are felt across society—by families, young people, businesses, schools, communities and institutions.
Building peace therefore cannot be left to one institution or one group of people. Peace is everyone's responsibility.
The Kenya we want to contribute to
- 01Differences can be expressed peacefully.
- 02Communities can coexist without fear.
- 03Young people become ambassadors of peace.
- 04Citizens understand their civic responsibilities.
- 05Dialogue is encouraged over confrontation.
- 06Violence and intolerance are rejected.
- 07Communities resolve disagreements peacefully.
- 08National unity is strengthened.
Our approach
Sustainable peace is built from the ground up.
Our approach combines six connected ways of supporting peace-building and civic participation.
Educate
Provide knowledge and awareness about peace, citizenship, tolerance and dialogue.
Engage
Create opportunities for citizens and communities to participate in meaningful conversations.
Empower
Equip young people and community leaders to become advocates for peace.
Connect
Bring together institutions, communities and organizations working toward common objectives.
Mobilize
Build a national network of individuals and organizations committed to peaceful coexistence.
Sustain
Develop partnerships and programmes that continue beyond individual campaigns or events.
Our shared responsibility
Every Kenyan has a role in protecting peace.
We want to contribute to a Kenya where people can live, work, participate and express themselves peacefully. That future depends on listening, understanding, tolerance and responsible citizenship.
Listen with respectMake space for different perspectives.
Choose dialogueSeek peaceful solutions to disagreements.
Reject intoleranceRespect people across communities and backgrounds.
Act responsiblyUse your voice and influence constructively.
Support young peopleEncourage youth participation in peace-building.
Work togetherBuild partnerships around shared goals.
Our peace pledge
I am a Peace Builder.
I commit myself to promoting peace and unity.
- I will respect people who are different from me.
- I will seek dialogue instead of violence.
- I will promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
- I will use my voice responsibly.
- I will reject hatred, violence and intolerance.
- I will encourage others to choose peace.
- I will contribute to a peaceful and united Kenya.
ONE PEOPLE. ONE KENYA. ONE PEACE.