Poster for the President’s Fellowship session on “Building Great Families and Marriages”
“If we are to reach real peace in this world, we shall have to begin with the children.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Each individual’s journey begins long before entering classrooms, boardrooms, or offices. It begins at home, with family.
The family is the first school where people learn responsibility, love, respect, and many other values that shape their character and influence how they interact with the world around them. When families are healthy, communities are stronger. When relationships are built on trust and respect, societies become more resilient.
This simple but profound truth was at the heart of a recent learning session organized by Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Kenya.
As part of the President’s Fellowship–Chandaria Legacy Award, fellows participated in an interactive training session on building great families and marriages. The session emphasized that developing and nurturing personal relationships is just as important as cultivating professional relationships.
Facilitated by Arthur Oyange, a renowned family expert, the session aimed to develop well-rounded leaders whose personal values are as strong as their professional aspirations.
While leadership discussions often focus on governance, innovation, and professional success, Oyange guided participants through practical principles for building healthy marriages and resilient families. He emphasized that lasting relationships are built intentionally rather than accidentally.
Oyange challenged the fellows to become ambassadors of strong family values by embracing the principles of service, respect, partnership, and purposeful love in their personal and professional lives.
Session facilitator Arthur Oyange
“As future leaders, our ability to build strong families and healthy relationships directly influences the kind of society we create for future generations,” he said.
Beyond personal relationships, the session reinforced a broader social reality: strong families are essential to peaceful and prosperous societies. Participants explored practical strategies for nurturing meaningful relationships, strengthening communication, and cultivating the values needed for lasting family success.
The President’s Fellowship–Chandaria Legacy Award is preparing young leaders not only to excel professionally but also to lead lives rooted in character, service, and responsibility. By investing in the whole person, the program is helping shape leaders who can create lasting change within their families, communities, and nations.
GPF is proud to contribute to programs like this, where emerging leaders gain important lessons that are often overlooked in formal education. To support initiatives that develop young leaders with a strong emphasis on values, families, and healthy relationships, visit https://globalpeace.info/youth-leadership-development.
Every contribution expands opportunities for leadership training, mentorship, and community engagement, creating ripple effects that can benefit generations to come.
