# FARM-Africa Chief Executive wins Charity Principal of 2003

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/09/03/farmafrica-chief-executive-wins-charity-principal-2003/
- Published: 2003-09-03T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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.

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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