NYANZA PEACE ACADEMY
International Peace Building Conference exists to restore and build peace so that we can create a brighter future.
Sponsored by:
Peace International School
Global Mission, Reformed Church of America
Key Note Speakers
Isabela Dos Santos
As a PhD student in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Isabela studies peace and conflict with a focus on the Middle East. Her doctoral research explores the village of Waha al-Salam-Neve Shalom (WASNS), which in English translates to "Oasi of Peace".WASNS is a binational and bilingual village of Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel " dedicated to building peace and equally in the country and region." Isabela is interested in understanding the villagers and how they build peace everyday. She wants to use her research to inform peacebuilding practices elsewhere worldwide.
Carluci Santos
Currently, he serves as a professor of biblical studies, hermeneutics, and exegesis at the Evangelical Reformed Church (ERC). I have taught at several theological institutions across Canada and Latin America. He holds a Ph.D. in Old Testament from WycliffeCollege, University of Toronto, and continue to teach at various institutions across Canada in both English and Spanish. He remains deeply committed to missions, theological education, andbiblical expository preaching. He is passionate about teaching the Bible as the grand narrative of God’s love revealed through the Messiah. His teaching emphasizes the centrality of Christ in scriptures snd the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.
CONFERENCE OUTLINE
Delegates should arrive no later than Wednesday, October 15th. Arrangements will be made for in-country travel and accommodation. Please get in touch with Fred Apon (j.f.apon@gmail.com or 1 780 267-0725) for more detailed information. Historical, cultural, and nature trips will be planned, and for those who wish to stay longer, a safari can be arranged.
Friday 17th October 4:00pm
Confereence Opening
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“History” Mukakalisa Dative (Mugabo) & Fidele Mugengana
“Peace in the Divine plan for us” Carluci SantosSatureday
18th October 2025 9:00 am
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“Lessons of Peace within a story of war.” Isabela Dos Santos
Reconcilation Testimonies & Trauma Healing
Sunday 19th October 2025 10:00 am
Sunday service and Holly Communion
5:00pm Barbecue
Build Peace
Our sessions include teaching from our Peace-Building Curriculum which have been adopted by the government schools and even the military.
Restore
Through sharing stories of reconciliation we hope to inspire attendees to pursue peace and to see that restored relationships directly impact community development and growth.
Community
Our sessions will include sustainable development strategies that prioritize the needs of all members of society and the environment. These strategies can be implemented within your own communities.
Please register to attend. Contact us and we will provide information on both transportation and accomodation.
A Story Shared at Peace Conference 2019
These Stories are what bring about change in our communities. PEACE is what we're after.
Sarah and Harry's story is a powerful story of redemption and reconciliation. Sarah was a victim of the Rwandan genocide; Harry was the perpetrator. Harry was the police chief in the village where Sarah lived. At the onset of the genocide, the government was broadcasting extremely negative information on the airwaves about the Tutsi people. The catalyst was when the plane carrying the president of Rwanda was shot down. Orders were sent out to all the police to round up the Tutsi and eradicate them. Harry was the leader of the police responsible for killing all of Sarah’s family...