Ignite Manitoba is a non-profit, educational, non-governmental, and non-religious umbrella organization committed to providing multiple services to our community in Manitoba.
We are focused on generating a more culturally astute and well-versed socio-economic and cultural environment by supporting Arab families in bridging Canada’s cultural diversity while retaining respect and enjoyment of their own culture.
We are all Canadians or aspirant Canadians, sharing the same resources, concerns, and aspirations. We believe firmly that inter-cultural bonds strengthen the fabric of this nation and we commit to doing our part. We can be successful in finding fulfillment in a harmonious, fair and productive society by understanding one another better: recognizing, accepting, and appreciating our differences.
We assist individuals and families in building meaningful lives in Canada by connecting them to opportunities that will lead to all-round growth, prosperity, pride, and belief through a culturally-sensitive approach.
We believe we can effect true and lasting change in our Manitoba communities, through working with other cultural organizations in a collaborative approach.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meet our team
President:
Dr. Faiçal Zellama, PhD.

Dr. Zellama is a specialist in Human Resources, the professor of Economics and Business Administration and Assistant Dean de l’École d’administration des affaires à l’Université de Saint-Boniface. Économiste de formation. He obtained his Ph.D. in industrial relations from Université de Montréal.
Secretary:
Nassar AbuJabal, M.Sc., P.Eng.

Nassar AbuJabal is a civil engineer with specialty in Urban Regional Planning. He obtained his Master’s degree from Hawai’i University at Honolulu. His expertise is in construction project management, energy economics and sustainable construction practices.
Chief Inspiration Officer:
Rana Abdulla, CPA, CGA

Rana is a Chartered Professional Accountant, specializes in audits, taxation and Business Plan writing, she taught accounting at Algonquin College and graduated from St-Lawrence College and Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia. She was the recipient of the Manitoba Human Rights Award.