The Ripple Effect Education

Looking for an engaging training opportunity for your staff? Inquire today!

Together, we'll dig deep into topics such as leadership, communication, anti-racism and anti-oppression, equity, allyship, conflict resolution, and more.

We're happy to customize our workshops to fit your workplace's unique needs. We're ready to build an interactive workshop that meets your staff where they're at.

Inquire today at [email protected]

This week, we're highlighting Adey, a University of Waterloo student studying Peace and Conflict Studies, who volunteered with TREE this past winter!

Through classroom workshops, Adey helped students build skills in conflict resolution, emotional awareness, and empathy while creating meaningful connections along the way.
Thank you, Adey, for your thoughtful leadership and the care you brought to every workshop. We're so grateful to have had you as part of the TREE community! 💚

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Check out our fan-favourite t-shirt, TREE mug (perfect for your workplace coffee break!), cozy hoodies and beanies, and more!

If you'd like to purchase any of these items, please contact Laurel at [email protected] to arrange purchase and pickup at our TREE office, located at the Kindred Centre for Peace Advancement in Waterloo.

Please note that we are only able to accept payments via cash or e-transfer, and that all orders must be picked up in-person.

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This week, we're highlighting former TREE placement student, Brigit!

This past winter, Brigit completed her placement with TREE, where she facilitated classroom workshops that brought conflict resolution and peace education to elementary students throughout our region.

Currently completing a Master's degree in Social Justice and Community Engagement at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brigit is passionate about teaching, peacebuilding, activism, and community, and looks forward to carrying what she learned at TREE into her future career as an educator.

In this volunteer spotlight, Brigit reflects on how her placement strengthened her confidence in the classroom while allowing her to build meaningful connections with both students and staff. She shares how rewarding it was to watch students develop empathy, communicate their feelings more openly, and build healthier relationships with one another.

We're grateful for volunteers like Brigit, whose passion, curiosity, and commitment to creating safe and inclusive learning environments helped make a lasting impact on students in our community. Thank you, Brigit, for everything you brought to TREE!

🌱 July at TREE!

Another month of learning, connection, and meaningful community impact.

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Looking for an engaging training opportunity for your staff? Inquire today!

Together, we'll dig deep into topics such as leadership, communication, anti-racism and anti-oppression, equity, allyship, conflict resolution, and more.

We're happy to customize our workshops to fit your workplace's unique needs. We're ready to build an interactive workshop that meets your staff where they're at.

Inquire today at [email protected]

This week, we're highlighting former TREE placement student, Alina!

From January to April 2025, Alina completed her placement with TREE, where she supported classroom workshops and worked directly with students across our region. During her placement, she built meaningful connections with students while helping bring conflict resolution and peace education to life through engaging, interactive activities.

Alina also reflects on the sense of community she found at TREE. Through the support of her mentors and the welcoming environment, she discovered a deeper connection to the Waterloo region and the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.

Thank you, Alina, for the care and passion you brought to every workshop! We're excited to hear about the amazing things you'll do next!

Bring TREE workshops to your community, friends and places of worship!

At The Ripple Effect Education, we collaborate with workplaces, community organizations, and classrooms to develop transformative conflict resolution, peace-building, and social justice workshops. Our workshops are interactive, reflective, and designed to equip participants with the skills to communicate effectively, navigate conflict, and strengthen their communities.

Contact us at [email protected] to book a free consultation!

This week, we're highlighting one of our classroom workshop facilitators, Serena.

This past year, Serena facilitated classroom workshops, helping bring conflict resolution and peace education to elementary students throughout our region. A University of Waterloo graduate with a degree in Fine Arts and a minor in Digital Art Communication, Serena brought creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm into every classroom she visited.

In this volunteer spotlight, Serena reflects on the connections she built with students and the joy of watching them grow more comfortable and confident over the course of the workshops. She shares how meaningful it was to hear the different ways students practice self-care and navigate conflict.

We're grateful for volunteers like Serena, whose creativity, kindness, and dedication help create meaningful learning experiences for students in our community.

Thank you, Serena, for the care and passion you brought to every workshop!

This week, we're highlighting one of our classroom workshop facilitators, Fikir Tulu.

This past winter, Fikir facilitated classroom workshops, helping bring conflict resolution and peace education to elementary students throughout our region. She recently graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Environment and Business and a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies, combining her passion for sustainability, community, and peacebuilding.

In this volunteer spotlight, Fikir reflects on her experience facilitating workshops, shares what peace education means to her, and speaks to the importance of creating spaces where young people can build empathy, strengthen communication skills, and navigate conflict with confidence. She also shares how volunteering with TREE has influenced her own growth and perspective.

We're grateful for volunteers like Fikir, whose passion, dedication, and commitment help create meaningful learning experiences for students in our community.