Yusuf Siraj
Co-Founder, Foundation for a Path Forward
2024
Yusuf Siraj is a dedicated non-profit leader and award-winning public speaker with a deep commitment to social justice and empowering all communities. As co-founder of Canada’s Foundation for a Path Forward, he has helped pioneer innovative programs and initiatives focused on positive social change. Drawing on his background in psychology and business management, Yusuf develops and implements practical solutions to address pressing social issues, an expertise further strengthened by his academic research and social technology startups.
The Summit was more than empty words – it made clear that a solution-driven approach is the only way to fight hate. That’s why the working group activities, which are results driven are going to be critical in defeating violent extremism. The Summit brought together the best minds in government, private sector, academia, and civil society. Being surrounded by these experts sparked new ideas – some of which I’ve already implemented or have written about.
