FARM-Africa Chief Executive wins Charity Principal of 2003
Howard Lake | 3 September 2003 | News
Dr Christie Peacock, Chief Executive of NGO FARM-Africa was awarded Charity Principal of the Year at the 2003 UK Charity Awards held in London last night.
Dr Peacock ” described as ‘an inspiring leader of people who makes decisions thoroughly and communicates well to her staff in the UK and throughout Africa’ ” became Chief Executive in 1999 when the charity was on the verge of closure. Over the last four years, she has turned FARM-Africa around, increasing both its reserves and annual turnover, and enabling it to set up new programmes such as the recent development into new country Uganda with the Uganda Dairy Goat Project.
“I am delighted and honoured to have received this award, not only for FARM-Africa but in reflection of the dedication of the FARM-Africa staff in Africa and the UK, who work together in support of Africa’s small scale farmers,” she said.
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Commended for demonstrating “consistently strong leadership of the organisation, addressing all areas of being a true charity principal” by the UK Charity Awards Judges, Dr. Peacock was particularly appraised for her “deep personal involvement and commitment at all levels of the group’s work” for her constant dedication to developing innovative ways of helping Africa become self-sufficient.
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