Who We Are

 
Board of Directors

CPAR Board members are a very dedicated and committed group of volunteers recruited in Canada and each of CPAR’s program countries. The responsibility of the CPAR Board of Directors is to lead the organization towards achieving the desired vision, mission and objectives via the establishment of policy and governance models.

The Board’s specific contributions and responsibilities are unique to their role as trustees bringing such diversified skills and experience in health care, community development, law, government relations, etc.

Dr. Diane Lacaille - Vancouver, B.C
Chair

Mr. Joe Chouinard - Ottawa, Ontario

Ms. Bonnie McIlmoyle - Toronto, Ontario

Dr. Steve Ferracuti - Haliburton, Ontario

Mr. Michael McGirr - Takoma Park, Maryland
Chair of CPAR-USA

Ms. Lisa Talbot - Toronto, Ontario

Mr. Andrew Williamson - Toronto, Ontario
Treasurer

Mr. Roy Hauya - Malawi

Mr. Getachew Tesfaye - Ethiopia

Mrs. Rita Laker-Ojok – Ex-Officio Member – Chair, CPAR-Uganda

Executive Director  & Secretary to the Board
Mr. Kevin O'Brien


  • The Face of Giving
    Helping African  community members to build secure livelihoods
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  • Become a Monthly Donor
    CPAR PALs build healthy communities in rural Africa through their monthly donations.
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  • Putting Farmers First
    Supporting long-term food security for families in vulnerable African communities.
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  • Plant a Tree
    Did you know that the simple act of planting a  tree can help build healthy communities in rural Africa?
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Other Features

  • Blogs from the Countries
    Going to Africa can be done from behind the comfort of your desk as you soak up the stories of travelers and CPAR program staff
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  • The Donor Difference
    Read the stories of donors whose actions have changed lives in Africa
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  • Media Gallery
    Are you looking for more information about CPAR’s work, engaging photos of development in rural Africa or a downloadable media kit?
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  • Resources
    Our resources section will help educators and students find information and tools to help them explore global education and African development
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