Center for Peace Canada
Center for Peace Canada Non-profit Organization
Est.2023

Building Peace.
Promoting Human Rights Across Asia.

Center for Peace Canada is a Canada-based organization building peace and promoting human rights across Asia, with a special focus on South Asia.

Peacebuilding and Human Rights Projects
Global Conferences
Center for Peace Canada

Building Peace

Dialogue, reconciliation and conflict prevention in post-war communities.

Promoting Human Rights

Advocacy, documentation and support for human rights defenders.

Sustainable Development

Inclusive development guided by the UN SDGs.

A Canadian voice for peace and human dignity.

Center for Peace Canada is a Canada-based non-profit organization building peace and promoting human rights across Asia. We work with peacebuilders, human rights defenders, scholars and community leaders to build lasting solutions.

Our programs focus especially on South Asia, where we support conflict-affected communities, promote accountability and justice, and train the next generation of peace leaders.

Peace is built by people. We connect them, equip them and stand with them.
  • Canada-based non-profit organization
  • Peace and human rights work across Asia
  • Special focus on South Asia
  • Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Our Focus Areas

Connected areas of work that build peace, protect human rights and support sustainable development across Asia.

Peacebuilding

Dialogue, reconciliation and conflict prevention, with a focus on post-war recovery and conflict-affected communities.

Human Rights

Promoting dignity, equality, justice and fundamental freedoms through advocacy, education, research and awareness.

Development

Supporting inclusive, sustainable development that strengthens communities and leaves no one behind.

Capacity Building

Training peace workers, human rights defenders, and women and youth leaders.

Across Asia, with a focus on South Asia

South Asia is home to nearly a quarter of humanity and to communities still recovering from conflict. We work alongside local partners to build peace, protect rights and support development that lasts.

Our work in the region

  • Peacebuilding in conflict-affected communities
  • Human rights advocacy, documentation and awareness
  • Training peace workers and human rights defenders
  • Women and youth leadership
  • Inclusive, sustainable community development

Training Peace Workers & Human Rights Defenders

Practical training that prepares local people to prevent conflict, protect human rights and lead change in their own communities.

01

Peace Workers

Skills for building peace on the ground.

  • Conflict analysis and prevention
  • Mediation and dialogue facilitation
  • Trauma-informed community work
02

Human Rights Defenders

Tools to document, advocate and stay safe.

  • International human rights frameworks
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Advocacy, safety and wellbeing
03

Youth & Women Leaders

Growing the next generation of changemakers.

  • Leadership and civic participation
  • Mentorship and peer networks
  • Community project design

Partnering for the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Our programs contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with peace, justice and strong institutions at the heart of everything we do.

GOAL16

Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

GOAL5

Gender Equality

GOAL4

Quality Education

GOAL10

Reduced Inequalities

GOAL8

Decent Work & Growth

GOAL17

Partnerships for the Goals

Working toward a peaceful, just and inclusive world by 2030.

Wishes from MPs & MPPs

Official certificates and recognition from Members of Parliament and Provincial Parliament.

MPP David Smith certificate
Gary Minister certificate
Raymond Cho certificate
Salma MP certificate

Events & Activities

Dialogues, trainings and community gatherings that bring our mission to life.

Center for Peace Canada event
Center for Peace Canada event
Center for Peace Canada event
Center for Peace Canada event

Join us in building peace.

Volunteer with our programs and community initiatives, and help promote peace and human rights across Asia.

Social Impact

Contribute to work that changes lives and communities.

Gain Experience

Build skills in peacebuilding and non-profit work.

Build Connections

Connect with people across cultures and countries.

Grow

Develop professionally and personally.