EASF Celebrates the World International Day of Peace 2016

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EASF Celebrates the World International Day of Peace 2016

CS Amb. Raychelle Omamo

The Eastern Africa Standby Force joined the rest of the world on 21st September 2016 to celebrate the World International Day of Peace at the EASF Secretariat Headquarters in Karen, Nairobi. The event

was graced by Ambassador Raychelle Omamo, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence of the Republic of Kenya. The theme of the day was “Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace.”

The event signified the importance that EASF and its Member States attach to matters of peace and security now and in the future. The event brought together senior government officials, county government officials, academicians, peace practitioners, civil society, university students, school pupils, journalists, members of the Diplomatic Corps and various other stakeholders who shared information about the development of EASF and other peace initiatives in the region.

The day kicked off with a symbolic Peace Walk to demonstrate solidarity and support for peace on the continent of Africa; this was followed by donations to the ACK Good Samaritan Children’s Home in Karen. As a key player in peace and security and as an organisation which cares for the well-being of the people of Eastern Africa, EASF puts a lot of weight in its Institutional Social Responsibility. Finally, the participants assembled for a formal session at the EASF Secretariat Headquarters.

Speeches: [Cabinet Secretary] [EASF Director] [Chair, Friends of EASF]

Photo Gallery: EASF Celebrates the World International Day of Peace 2016

International Day of Peace participants at EASF Secretariat
EASF Technical Advisors getting ready for the Peace Walk
People from diverse professional backgrounds ready to take part in the event
The Ethiopian Ambassador to Kenya flags off the Peace Walk
The EASF flag and the day's banner convey the message of the walk
Participants leave the EASF Secretariat
The men and women of Kenya's Airforce leading the walk
The EASF Director (front row, second from left) during the Peace Walk
The EASF Director bears the flag of the Regional Peacekeeper
The Danish Technical Advisor to EASF flies the EASF flag high
The Head of Peace Operations Department carrying the flag
It is the turn of the Head of Administration and Finance to carry the flag
A member of staff bears the flag
A representative from the DoD takes his turn
The ACK Good Samaritan Children’s Home in Karen, Nairobi
A Pastor welcomes the guests with a word of prayer
The EASF Information Manager outlines the occasion's proceedings
An official from the Children's Home welcomes the guests
The children have prepared a play which they present to the guests
It is a light moment for all in attendance
The EASF Head of Administration and Finance joins the girls
The guests applaud the children for the performance
Riara University students during the occasion
EASF members of staff listen to the proceedings
The visitors bring some gifts for the Children's Home
The Home is presented with the gifts
This is the true meaning of happiness on a day of peace
The children pose with the guests for a photograph
It is smiles from all
EASF takes its social responsibility seriously
An official from the Home gives a word of thanks
Boys discuss the features of the media gadgets
Amb. Raychelle Omamo arrives at EASF Secretariat; she exchanges a word with the EASF Joint Chief of Staff
The Cabinet Secretary is accompanied by the EASF Director
Guests stand up for the National Anthem
Students from local universities follow the proceedings
A student from Strathmoore University recites a poem she compiled for the day
The poet's performance is appreciated by the entire audience
Students from Silver Springs School perform with flags from EASF Member States
The play paints a vivid picture of the importance of peace
The performance carries the message to the audience
The student close their session with a dance
The Head of Peace Operations Department addresses the gathering
The Chairman, Friends of EASF, delivers his speech
The EASF Director delivers the message for the day
The Director requests those present to observe a moment of silence for all those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of peace
Amb. Raychelle Omamo addresses the participants
Cabinet Secretary Amb. Omamo poses a question to the students
A student rises up to answer the question
EASF's Human Resource Officer thanks the Cabinet Secretary and other guests for attendance
The Cabinet Secretary (middle), the EASF Director (left) and the Chairman, Friends of EASF (right) cut the Peace Cake
The Cabinet Secretary for Defence plants a tree to commemorate the occasion
The Chairman, Friends of EASF, plants his tree at the EASF Secretariat
A lady and gentlemen of the media, including EASF Media, covering the day's events