Kim Simplis Barrow, is a Belizean activist for women and children’s rights and development, a philanthropist and the wife of Dean Oliver Barrow who was the 4th Prime Minister of Belize (2008 – 2020). During the 12 years as First Lady of Belize, Kim set up the Office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children in Belize. She served in this capacity and lent forceful advocacy on behalf of women, children and adolescents with a particular focus on gender equality, children’s rights, violence against women, and legislative reform.

Kim has led two of Belize’s largest national resource mobilization efforts to help close critical gaps in health care for children and families. In 2005, she set up the Lifeline Foundation to raise funds to support children in marginalized communities through support in the form of nutrition, improved sanitation facilities, enhances classroom infrastructure and educational materials.