Welcome to the JosephMaren Peace Foundation
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.
We work to help divided communities to explore and better understand community initiatives for peace and how to tolerate each other and embrace values for peaceful co-existence. We work to promote peaceful communities through training, advocacy, dialogue, education, documentation etc.
Where we work
Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Benue and Abuja
We work to serve communities in Nigeria to build a model for peace, counselling, social and spiritual development.
Advisory Board
1.Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba 2.Prof. Paul Bassi 3.Mr. Ishaku Dauniye Bakut 4.Mr. Musa Sampson Akungwang 5.Rt. Hon. Moses Sule 6.Chief Bala Akun 7.Amb. Mahli Adams Maton 8.Barr. John Appollos Maton 9.Dr. Mrs. Mevye Anna Neku 10.Mrs. Meseko Taiwo
What we do
Advocacy
Promoting peaceful coexistence through awareness campaigns and initiatives that inspire positive social change.
Training & Capacity Building
Equipping individuals and organizations with practical skills for effective peacebuilding and development.
Community-Driven Peacebuilding
Empowering communities to lead conflict-resolution efforts and build lasting, homegrown solutions.
Counselling Services
Offering confidential emotional and guidance support to those facing personal or conflict-related challenges.
Humanitarian Activities
Providing relief materials, emergency support, and assistance to vulnerable people and communities.
Educational Supports
Supporting learners with scholarships, materials, and programs that improve access to quality education.
Youth & Women Engagement Programs
Empowering youth and women with leadership training, skills development, and community participation opportunities.
🌿 Our Vision
We envision a society where there is peaceful co-existence, thereby reducing poverty and embracing development.
🚀 Our Mission
🌿 Aims
🚀 Our Core Values
Inclusion Integrity, Diversity, Tolerance, Transparency, Gender sensitivity
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 with a wide experience and expertise in theology, educational development, international development, training of trainers, strategic planning, project management, and Peace and Reconciliation Initiatives. Joseph is a Chevening Alumni from University College London.
He is the founder of College of Peace and Reconciliation Studies in Jos Nigeria. Joseph is presently an adjunct lecturer to a number of theological seminaries in Nigeria such as Theological Seminary of Northern Nigeria (TSNN) Saminaka, Kaduna State, Christian Faith Institute, Jos, Plateau State and serves also as Dean of Academics at Lampstand University, Jos Plateau State.
Joseph Maren Sampson has also served as Head of Psychology and Christian Counselling Department at ECWA Theological Seminary Kagoro, Kaduna State and also as adjunct lecturer at Gindiri Theological Seminary, Gindiri Plateau State.