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Last year, ERDO helped change the lives of 300,000 people in 110 locations across 44 countries! We accomplished a lot and now, we have a ton of stories to tell.

But, we don’t just want to share our stories of impact. We want to invite you and your audience to become part of our stories. We’ll share how you can to get involved directly by learning about our work, meeting our partners, and making a difference in the lives of children and their families around the world.

If you’re a local church, we’d love to share the work of other churches to inspire you to reach your community. If you’re a conference in need of a keynote speaker, we’re excited to partner with you to “do good” around the world. And if you’re a humanitarian agency, we’re ready to share our Theory of Change with you, so together we can make a bigger difference while maintaining high standards for quality programs.

If you have an audience, we have a story! Our speakers at ERDO have so much to share, our only question will be, “Where should we start?”

ERDO’s CEO

Daniel Lepojarvi

Daniel Lepojarvi serves as Chief Executive Officer of ERDO. With over two decade of global experience in relief and development and Christian ministry, and a foundation in humanitarian leadership and pastoral care, Daniel brings theological conviction and overseas experience to his speaking engagements. Daniel’s passion for care, justice and holistic transformation — particularly for the most vulnerable and those living in extreme poverty — fuels his deep commitment to seeing lives restored and communities flourish.

Eastern Canada Area Manager

John Stewart

Over the course of John Stewart’s pastoral ministry he has developed a deep love for missions, visiting global workers and child sponsorship programs all over the world. Now, John speaks in churches in Eastern Canada about Christ’s call to service and the practical difference he has seen child sponsorship make for families in need. John’s desire is to see children set free from poverty and educated for a brighter tomorrow. Connect with John today at (519) 998-8190. He would love to chat with you.

Western Canada Area Manager

Perry Zelman

Perry has been involved in overseas work for over 20 years. His greatest passion is serving people in practical ways and seeing them understand the love of God. He especially has a heart for giving hope and dignity to the vulnerable, to impoverished communities and to children who have been given a hard road in life. Perry now speaks at various churches in Western Canada, sharing how each one of us can make a positive difference in the lives of those who are in need. You can contact Perry at (437) 879-0747.  He would love to chat with you.

ERDO Ambassador

Barry Slauenwhite

Barry Slauenwhite is a globally recognized authority on child development and discipleship, known for his passionate advocacy for children living in poverty. Over the course of his career, he has traveled to 62 countries, working through local churches to bring hope and transformation to tens of thousands of at-risk children. A dynamic speaker and author, Barry regularly addresses audiences worldwide, sharing his conviction that the most strategic and loving intervention for a child is to introduce them to God through the local church. With degrees in theology and leadership, and a history of pastoral, academic, and organizational leadership, Barry continues to inspire the global Church to embrace holistic child development as a powerful means of building God’s kingdom. Based in London, Ontario, he remains active in teaching, leadership, and mission advocacy.

We would love the chance to connect you directly to one of our speakers. To book a speaker for your event, please contact our office by emailing us at info@erdo.ca or by calling us at (905) 542-7400.