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We are passionate about promoting non-violence

Our Mission

To foster peace and harmony in the society by inculcating a non-violence ideology, developing peace-building and integrated conflict resolution mechanisms, applicable at different levels of interaction.

Our Purposes

Advancing education by developing curricula focused on the importance and application of non-violent approach to socio-cultural integration in Canada, for use at all levels of the Canadian educational system.

Advancing non-violent approach to the administration of societal affairs, by developing peace-building mechanisms, relevant training modules and workshops suitable for use by leaders and law enforcement officers in the Canadian Society

Advancing cultural inclusion and tolerance in Canada, by developing conflict resolution tools suitable for use by everyday Canadians and organizations in formal & informal settings

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Our Team

Bryon Roy Funnell
Chair, Board of Directors

Bryon Funnell retired in 2010 from the Delta Fire Department. He served the residents of Delta for 35 years. During his career he had the opportunity to further his education for the management team, rising through the ranks to Deputy Fire Chief in charge of Fire Prevention matters. In that position, he was instrumental in the development of the Burn’s Bog Management Plan that included access routs throughout the area, water sources, damage mediation and fire suppression with an emphasis on the recovery of Burn’s Bog.

Timi Owobowale
Initiator/Board Member

The President and Founder of Sure Word Ministries (SWM), a Christian Not-for-Profit organization in Vancouver that actively provides support to needy people in the community. He has previously co-pastored House On The Word Church in Houston, Texas, for about 7 years. He is also the North American Coordinator of the Macedonian Initiative, an organization dedicated to the support and advocacy for Christians in crisis and terror zones. He holds a BA in Counseling and MA in leadership and continues to speak at conferences across Europe, Africa and North America.

Soye Brown
Board Member

Tubosoye Monday Brown is a litigator who has had the privilege of practicing law across 2 oceans, 3 continents and 4 commonwealth jurisdictions: Nigeria, Botswana, the Mashall Islands (and American jurisdiction where he was Chief Prosecutor and Acting Attorney General) and Canada. Soye is a community builder and change agent. He is the current president of the Nigeria-Canada Association of British Columbia and also sits on the board of other charities and not-for-profit organizations.

Oladimeji Peter Gureje-Thompson 
Initiator

A clergy, strategic thinker, security expert, conflict resolution consultant and statesman. Trained as an Architect (MSc. Hons), he has served in mission fields across different continents. He is a regular conference speaker across African nations, Europe and the US having presented a paper in the US Congress Auditorium on the Omoluabi Matrix as an alternative dispute resolution tool in counter-terrorism. He has authored several theological and motivational books including a best-seller, Decoding Dreams. 

Gabriel Effiong Esu
Facilitator

Contracts & Project Management Professional A Selfless community facilitator with 10+ years of experience in social engagement and leadership, with a relentless penchant for positive Change. Gabriel also serves on the board and management team of several organizations in Canada. 

Solomon Egbon Iwegim
Facilitator

Financial Services, Risk Management & Business Development Professional. Solomon is a staunch advocate of diversity and inclusion, strategically involved in providing support and advocacy for grassroots and minority groups. He currently serves on the board and management team and board of several charities and not-for-profit organizations. 

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Why work with us

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