Volunteer For Peace
VPEACE brings volunteers and communities together to support education, empower young people, and help refugees and host communities build a more inclusive future.
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You, me, and everyone. We all want one thing: peace.
Be part of it.
Who we are
We are volunteers who chose to act, working to strengthen peaceful coexistence between refugees and host communities.
In Uganda, we support education, provide relief, and help young people and communities thrive. In Canada, we connect newcomers from East Africa with volunteers who help them navigate daily life, access services, and build connections in their new communities.
Working alongside local communities, we respond to practical needs and help build the trust, relationships, and opportunities that make peaceful coexistence possible.
More about VPEACE
What we do
Our work in Uganda and Canada responds to different needs, guided by the same commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and peaceful coexistence.
UgandaWe support children and families in refugee communities so that children can stay in school and communities can grow stronger together.
Support a child with:
Settling in
Building peace
We match newcomers from East Africa with volunteers who offer practical, one-to-one support as they settle into life in Canada.
Our impact
Highlights from our programs in Uganda and Canada, made possible by our volunteers and supporters.
Figures reflect the impact VPEACE has reported to date.
Sponsor a child
For children in refugee communities in Uganda, school fees, uniforms, and basic supplies can decide whether they stay in class.
When you sponsor a child, you help cover fees, books, and essentials so they can keep learning, with the support of a community that believes in them.
Why VPEACE
We listen to communities, work with local groups, and respond to the needs people tell us about.
VPEACE began as an initiative of refugee student volunteers. Lived experience and community knowledge shape everything we do.
We believe everyone has something valuable to contribute, and we bring people, skills, and resources together.
Our programs in Uganda and Canada are distinct, but share one commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and peace.
Get involved
Every contribution, every act of service, and every new connection can help build a stronger community.