Turning Differences Into Strength

A More Peaceful, United World Is Possible

Prayer For Peace Foundation brings people together across faiths, cultures and communities, using awareness, the arts and humanitarian action to build a more understanding world.

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About us
Our world is defined by differences — of faith, culture, language, nationality and experience. They do not have to become reasons for division.

Prayer For Peace Foundation believes our differences can become opportunities to understand one another, learn from one another and work together.

Our vision is to bring people together around the values we share, while respecting the identities and traditions that make us different.

Canadian registered charity London, Ontario Founded by Najam Sheraz

    The values that bring us together

  • CompassionCaring for others as we'd want to be cared for.
  • GenerosityGiving our time, our voice and our support.
  • UnderstandingListening and learning across faith and culture.
  • PeaceBuilding it together, in our communities and beyond.
What we do

Creating Awareness, Inspiring Action

Through media, music, storytelling and community, we raise awareness, support humanitarian causes, engage young people and use the arts to bring people together.

Awareness

Using media to mobilise humanity

Creating awareness is at the heart of Prayer For Peace Foundation.

Through media, music, storytelling and public platforms, we aim to bring important humanitarian and social issues into focus, encourage meaningful conversation and inspire people to respond.

We believe awareness is where change begins.

Every conversation started is a step toward understanding.

How we raise awareness

Music, media appearances, storytelling, public talks and community platforms that put humanitarian and social issues in front of people who can act on them.

Our initiatives

Bringing Communities Together

Meaningful opportunities for people from different cultures, communities and backgrounds to meet, learn and grow together.

Flagship event

Prayer For Peace Unity Conference

Humanity must unite

Humanity must unite to stop injustice and counter racial, cultural and religious discrimination. The Unity Conference brings together people of different faiths, cultures and communities to address the issues that divide us and strengthen the values that unite us.

Through dialogue, speakers, community participation, music and the arts, it creates a platform to raise awareness, challenge prejudice and build greater understanding between communities.

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Multicultural Ramadan

Sharing the spirit of Ramadan

Multicultural Ramadan brings people from different cultures, communities and backgrounds together to experience the spirit of Ramadan.

Through shared iftars, conversations, cultural exchange and community participation, it creates an opportunity to meet, understand and learn from one another — celebrating the values that bring us together: compassion, generosity, understanding and peace.

Community Space

Meet, learn, connect and grow

A welcoming space for people to meet, learn, connect and grow together.

It will host youth activities, workshops, educational sessions, community conversations, arts initiatives and programmes that bring people together.

Friday Congregation

More than a place to pray

The vision for our Friday Congregation (Jumu'ah) is not to create a place where people simply come to pray and leave. It is about building a family — a connected community that understands the message, lives it, and takes ownership and responsibility for carrying it forward.

A congregation where people know one another, support one another and recognise that the message heard on Friday has a purpose beyond Friday.

Come together. Grow together. Take responsibility together.

Offline Souls with Najam Sheraz

Disconnect to reconnect

An interactive journey that creates space to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with what truly matters.

Through conversations around the Qur'an, real-life experiences and the challenges we face today, Offline Souls explores faith not simply as something to believe, but as guidance to understand and apply in everyday life. The sessions encourage questions, reflection and open conversation.

Less noise. More reflection. A stronger connection.

Injustice is the enemy of humanity — and to stop it, humanity must unite.

Najam Sheraz, Founder

Najam Sheraz

Artist, composer, humanitarian & peace activist

Prayer For Peace Foundation was founded by internationally recognised artist, composer, humanitarian and peace activist Najam Sheraz. For more than two decades, his work has brought together music, humanitarian service, interfaith engagement and community outreach across the world.

Alongside an international career as an artist, Najam has participated in humanitarian relief efforts, visited prisons for rehabilitation outreach, and engaged with communities in mosques, churches, gurdwaras and other interfaith settings.

His journey across different cultures and communities led to the creation of Prayer For Peace Foundation — a platform dedicated to bringing people together for peace and humanity.

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Peace is everyone's responsibility

Don't Just Pray for Peace. Become a Peacemaker.

Our members are Peacemakers — people who choose to use their voice, actions, abilities and influence to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Your voice

Speak up for understanding and help raise awareness.

Your actions

Volunteer at events and support humanitarian appeals.

Your abilities

Mentor, perform, create or organise — every skill counts.

Your influence

Bring people together where you live, learn and work.

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Wherever People Gather

Our work reaches into the places where communities already meet.

  • Mosques
  • Churches
  • Gurdwaras
  • Schools & youth groups
  • Community centres
  • Concert stages
  • Rehabilitation outreach
  • Online
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Become a Peacemaker, volunteer, invite us to your community, or support our work. Send a message and we'll be in touch.

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Everyone is welcome, whatever your faith or background.

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