Impact Leaders Camp

GELP x Camp Al-Ummah

Climate Action & Sustainability Initiatives

The GELP Impact Leaders Camp is a transformative two-day leadership experience delivered by GELP. Hosted at Camp Al-Ummah, this immersive camp experience combines interactive workshops, mentorship circles, art-integrated learning and adventure-based learning, all designed to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

This camp’s theme, Climate Action & Sustainability Initiatives, invites participants to explore one of the most urgent global challenges through a lens of hope, action, and innovation. Campers will learn how leadership, collaboration, and community-based solutions can create real-world impact making sustainability both approachable and empowering for youth. This summer, GELP is offering customizable leadership camp modules focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate action, and community impact. Our team can work with schools, non-profit organizations, and youth programs to seamlessly integrate the GELP Impact Leaders Camp into your existing summer programming - bringing global leadership training to youth right in your region.

Speakers & Panelists

Hon. Sheila Malcolmson

Minister of Social Development & Poverty Reduction, and previous Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, Province of BC

Peggy Janssens

ICF | PCC Certified Business Coach

Dr. Evan Hoffman

Master Trainer, Professor and United Nations Consultant

Lauren Touchant

Professor at VIU and Postdoctoral Fellow at Royal Roads and Public Policy / Climate, Environmental and Energy Policy / Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness

Kevin Lindsay

Chair, Nanaimo Climate Action Hub

Dr. Rob Ferguson

Associate Dean, Faculty of Management, Vancouver Island University

Dr. Omar Karim

Founder & President, Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP)

Dr. Lindsay Passmore

Master Trainer. Professor and GELP Strategic Partnerships Lead, Canada

Dorcas Nganga

Director of Programs, GELP

Yohanes Handojo

Coordinator, Program Strategy, GELP

Joel Hampson

Director, Leadership Team, GELP

Kurtis Johnstone

Director, Technology and Data Analytics, GELP

Our Sponsors & Partners for 2025.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners and sponsors for their unwavering support. Your contributions have been instrumental in creating a platform where emerging leaders and professionals alike can exchange ideas, foster partnerships, and cultivate global perspectives. This event would not be possible without your commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders!