Kim Simplis Barrow (born March 3, 1972) is a Belizean activist, philanthropist, and spouse of the 4th Prime Minister of Belize, Rt.
[2] As Executive Director for the aforementioned institution, she made numerous contributions to the strategic development as well as the implementation of the long-term road map for Belize's tourism industry.
Prior to this position, she served as Marketing Director for the popular Fiesta Inn Hotel properties in Mazatlan, Cozumel and Belize.
In early 2013, Simplis Barrow initiated the construction of two much-needed facilities designed to improve the lives of some of Belize's most vulnerable children.
Also in 2013, Simplis Barrow embarked on a public education campaign titled “My Body is Precious” that seeks to empower children and adolescents with information on sexual abuse and exploitation.
Mrs. Simplis Barrow took that call to action to the rest of the world with a First Ladies Conference held as a side event at the 69th United Nations General Assembly.
The gathering of spouses of heads of state and governments was encouraged to support areas of micro-financing for female entrepreneurs, violence prevention initiatives, and women's health and education.
Thousands gathered again on March 11, 2016, when the second 20,000 STRONG Rally was held, coinciding with the unveiling of the 20-4-20 Women's Economic Empowerment Program.
Each year Simplis Barrow hosts a Christmas concert for the young residents of children's homes across the country to ensure that while they are away from their families during the holidays, they still get to enjoy the cheers of the season.
Simplis Barrow states in her book "Reflections on 13 Years of Advocacy, Activism and Visionary Public Service to Belize 2008-2020" that she attended a fundraising event for the Inspiration Center on 30 October 2010 in Dublin organised by Michael McCarthy, Anne Kinsella, Emma Fitzpatrick, Patricia Fitzpatrick, Susan Morrice and others from Belize Natural Energy and International Natural Energy.