GMHC 2022

Dr. Florence Muindi is the Founder & President of Life In Abundance (LIA) International. LIA is a faith-based non-profit headquartered in Nairobi, comprised of work in 12 countries in Africa, 2 in the Caribbean, along with support offices in the US, UK, and Europe, Blue Wings (an aviation company), and the LIA Global Institute. LIA is committed to serving the poor and the vulnerable through the local church, as well as megaphoning wholistic impact globally through the institute. Dr. Florence is considered the industry leader in transformational community development work. A medical doctor, she has pioneered LIA’s transformational development model. She received training in Switzerland and Belgium in specialized public health interventions and holds a diploma in Urban Poor Theology. Since the beginning, Dr. Florence has played an integral role in not only establishing a proven model and track record for LIA, but also in laying the foundation for its implementation throughout Africa and the majority world.  She and her family have been in cross-cultural service for 28 years, initially serving among the Maasai in Kenya and then among those with leprosy in Ethiopia, before expanding the work internationally.  Her efforts were recognized and awarded with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, conferred by Daystar University where she serves as Chancellor. Daystar is a distinguished, Christ-centered, African institution of higher learning whose mission is to train leaders for the transformation of the Church and society. This is in keeping with the life purpose Dr. Muindi embodies. Dr. Muindi additionally received two of the 2018 Kenya Christian Professionals awards for Integrity and the  Mtumish Bora Award (MBA).  Florence is married to Dr. Festus Muindi, she is the mother of Jay, Jane, and Kyalo (late), an author, and an ordained minister. She regularly speaks on international forums about Medical Missions, church-based community development through the local church, empowerment of the vulnerable, and sustainable development. Dr. Muindi serves on several international Boards. She lives in Kenya and travels frequently internationally for ministry.