Tariq Tyab
Co-Founder, Foundation for a Path Forward
2024
Tariq is a renowned non-profit leader and philanthropist with 25 years’ experience championing interfaith collaboration and empowering multicultural communities. As the co-founder of the Foundation for a Path Forward, Tariq’s vision extends beyond breaking down barriers; he’s dedicated to building bridges across divides and fostering a Canada and the world where resilience, harmony, and wellness are the norm for every community.
His accomplishments, including co-founding the Muslim Food Bank, Muslim Care Centre, and Islam Unravelled, highlight his unwavering commitment to social justice and equality. As B.C.’s first Official Faith-Based Community Convener for anti-racism initiatives, Tariq and the Foundation are leading the charge in tackling complex issues like social inequity, climate justice, and mental health. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and a relentless pursuit of dismantling systemic barriers, Tariq’s leadership and the Foundation’s work are forging a path forward, creating a future where everyone belongs.
At the Summit
The Eradicate Hate Global Summit brings together scholars, practitioners, civil society organizations, and policymakers from around the world to share best practices and lessons learned, based on data and empirical evidence, in countering hate-fueled extremism and violent narratives. No other summit, conference, or workshop brings together such an extraordinary group of world-class talent focused on dealing with the issue of hate-fueled violent extremism.
