Josephmaren Peace Foundation

About Us

The Josephmaren Peace Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote an innovative, values-based approach to Peacebuilding and Counselling guided by the belief that God is the ultimate in addressing the problems of mankind. Founded in 2008 by Joseph Maren Sampson as Reconciliation Trainers Africa (RETA), the organization originally was involved in peace and reconciliation activities. We are working in communities on conflict prevention, community peacebuilding and peace advocacy.

Where we work

Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Benue, Abuja. We work to serve communities in Nigeria to build a model for peace, counselling, social and spiritual development.

About the Founder

Rev. Assoc. Prof. Joseph Maren Sampson is a Professor of conflict management and public policy. He is a trainer, counselor, theologian and a leading educator...

What we do

Advocacy
Training and Capacity Building
Community Driven Peacebuilding
Counselling Services
Humanitarian Activities
Educational Supports
Youth and Women Engagement Programs

Aims

To be involved in peace and reconciliation work in communities
To promote counselling activities that can help individuals negotiate through the difficult pathway of life
To collaborate with Government and policy makers to devote resources to non-violent conflict resolution
To offer training services in peacebuilding, counseling, and mediation
To promote youth and women activities through empowerment initiatives

Vision

We envision a society where there is peaceful co-existence, thereby reducing poverty and embracing development.

Mission

To promote non-violence and peaceful co-existence
To create opportunities for communities to be a voice for peace
To educate on conflict transformation
To engage in counseling activities for people and communities experiencing trauma
To promote educational activities for youth and women

Our core values

Inclusion • Integrity • Diversity • Tolerance • Transparency • Gender sensitivity

Projects

Education for Orphans

Our education for orphans, crisis victims and the less privileged children project is provided through partnership with Victoriapeace International College, Hurti in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. We provide school supplies, uniforms, meals and support to help children remain and succeed in school.

Local Community Peace Project (LCPP)

The Local Community Peace Project (LCPP) provides training; peace awareness campaigns; trauma counseling; negotiation and reconciliation initiatives in crisis communities. Through our "Building Bridges" approach, JPF Local Peace Volunteers are trained to work in communities to reduce violence and create healthy communities.

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