This archive report was first published on 16 September 2019.
Kenyan teacher Peter Tabichi, the first African and male teacher to win the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, will make history as the first Kenyan professional to address the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 17, 2019.
As a member of the St. Francis Friars, a religious order founded by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, Brother Tabichi will recite the popular St. Francis prayer before the start of the general assembly.
Brother Tony Donald from Ireland, a member of the St. Francis Friars, confirmed the honor, stating, “This is a big honour for St. Franciscan brothers. It shows that the UN recognises our order as it plays a key role in the development of humanity.”
Tabichi, also known as the world's best teacher, will give brief remarks on his journey to the top in the teaching profession.
Brother Donald further noted that this is an honour for all teachers in Kenya and emphasizes St. Francis Friar's selfless commitment and mission to care for the earth and peacebuilding.
