Foundation for a Path Forward

Interfaith Safety & Security Committee

The vision behind this initiative to protect the faith communities (and houses of worship) by pre-emptively providing free safety training, resources, presentations, and best practices to organizations.
 
We are non-sectarian and non-partisan. Our mission is to help keep everyone safe.

Working To Keep All Faith Communities Safe

As part of our ongoing support for the safety and security of faith communities, we provide, in partnership with law enforcement including: United States Secret Service (USSS), Vancouver Police Department (VPD), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Metro Vancouver Transit Police (MVTP), Surrey Police Service (SPS). As well as faith community organizations including: BC Musllim Association, Jewish Federation of Vancouver, Khalsa Diwan Society, and over 100 others. 

Strategic Partner (pictured) the SALAM Project and Younus Iman. 

  • Best Safety Practices for Faith Communities
  • Women's Safety Training
  • Communication and Coordination of Threats and Attacks
  • Active Shooter Training
  • Houses of Worship Security Audits
  • Support in seeking government aid for security improvements
  • Community workshops
  • Online Harms and Online Safety  

Previous Events

Group of people standing outside the Khalsa Diwan Society building in Vancouver.

Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara

Large conference room with people seated at tables, facing a presentation screen.

Congregation Schara Tzedeck Synagogue

Richmond al-Jamia Masjid (BCMA)

Richmond al-Jamia Masjid (BCMA)