About – TalkChange

About Us Our Mission Our Values Our Team

TalkChange is a grassroots initiative dedicated to promoting peace and social change through education. It was founded on June 5, 2020 by Gloire Sebuyange, inspired by his personal experiences in the violent conflicts of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Considering the profound impact of conflict on individuals and communities, we value the inherent dignity of every person. We believe that no one should suffer the consequences of violence or war. Our goal is to empower and inspire individuals and communities affected by conflict through innovative learning methods that promote informed decision-making, foster community development, and uphold fundamental human values. We strive to unite diverse voices and encourage constructive discussions on personal development, decolonization, politics, religion, and culture.

To empower youth and individuals through innovative learning approaches that promote informed decision-making, advance community development, and drive peace and social change in conflict-affected regions.

We envision a world transformed by constructive communication, where individuals embrace knowledge with empathy and compassion to build safe communities free from violence, rich in opportunities for growth, connection, and collaboration.

Humanity: We honor the intrinsic worth, rights, and dignity of every individual.

Hope: We inspire a positive vision for the future and believe in the potential for meaningful change.

Integrity: We uphold transparency and ethical practices in all our actions.

Empowerment: We provide the tools and resources necessary to enable youth and individuals to create lasting peace and social change.

Founder

Gloire Sebuyange is a Congolese peace practitioner and Fulbright Scholar pursuing a Master of Global Affairs in International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He holds a BA in Peacebuilding and Development from the Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR), where he gained valuable experience in facilitating Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and the Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP) in Africa’s Great Lakes Region. As the Founder and Executive Director of TalkChange, Gloire envisions a society where individuals embrace knowledge with empathy and compassion to build safe communities free from violence while valuing the inherent dignity of every person. He currently serves in the NVC Africa Network Team, the NVC and Sociocracy for Social Change project and as Vice President of Alumni and Club Relations in the Notre Dame Africa Graduate Club (AGC). His current research explores “Restorative Justice as a Pathway to Peacebuilding in Conflict-Torn Societies,” particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Co-Founder

Paul Kani Bahoya is an artist and a peace enthusiast born in Bukavu, eastern DRC. After graduating from Protestant University of Rwanda, he has dedicated himself to use creative skills of filmmaking and art to contribute to peacebuilding in Africa. His documentaries trace the struggles of refugees for education and the successful stories that have helped many to access tertiary education in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.