Peace By Chocolate is honoured to donate 3-5% of all company returns to the Peace On Earth Society - an organization registered in Nova Scotia that contributes funds to peace-building projects around the world.
As of June 2025, over $729,000 was raised and donated since the start of the Peace on Earth Society.
How it started
The society work started unofficially after the Fort McMurray Wildfires when Peace by Chocolate launched a donation campaign to support all the evacuees and their families through relief organizations.
Our family remembers what it was like to lose everything, to live in fear and struggle with the uncertainties of how each day may unfold. Since our arrival in Canada, our resilience has grown through the deep, consistent and generous support of people in our home community of Antigonish, from across Nova Scotia and through out country.
We will be forever grateful to so many people for helping us secure the feelings of peace back within our hearts and the safety in our home.
We believe peace is a choice and that only people can make peace.
Since founding our company as new Syrian Canadians in 2016 we have been humbled by the amazing people who have worked with our family in making a more peaceful world.
Peace By Chocolate grew quickly from simple roots operating our of our Antigonish kitchen in 2016 because of the support of peaceful Canadians from coast to coast and then peace loving citizens from around the world.
In the fall of 2018, we formalized our support for peace building projects by registering the Peace On Earth Society in the Province of Nova Scotia, an early step towards one day creating a registered not-for-profit.
How Does It Work?
The goal of our founders and staff is to ensure we partner with like-minded organizations and communities leaders to allow us to give back. We aim to support initiatives that foster peace and compassion and alleviate the suffering of others.
Our hope is that these initiatives will help deepen the conversations people are having and to help create change in some of the violence accepting cultural norms currently embedded in our global society.
Through the Peace on Earth Society, Peace By Chocolate donates a percentage of product revenue, provides subsidies on select chocolate products and volunteers our personal time to a diversity of peace initiatives.
Below is non-exhaustive list of our current efforts in supporting peace building:
The Peace on Earth Society
Franchise Opportunities
Interested in Franchising with Peace by Chocolate?
We’re excited that you’re interested in bringing the Peace by Chocolate experience to your community. As we explore future opportunities for growth, we’re gathering information from individuals who share our values and passion for spreading PEACE through chocolate.
If you’re interested in owning a franchise, please fill out the form below with your contact details and a bit about your background and we'll get back to you with the details as soon as we can!
We look forward to learning more about you!
Refugee Advocacy
Peace by Chocolate will hire 50 refugees at its facilities across Canada. In addition, we will provide mentorship and guidance to 10 refugee startups to develop their business. We will also provide help for refugee businesses to access new markets through our distribution and retailing networks.
As a company founded by refugees, we are committed for the following:
1. Recruitment: We will actively recruit and consider qualified refugees for open positions within our company, and will provide training and support to help them succeed in their roles.
2. Employee Assistance: We will provide resources and support to help our refugee employees navigate the challenges they may face, such as language barriers or cultural differences.
3. Community Outreach: We will partner with local organizations that support refugees and will volunteer our time and resources to assist in their efforts.
4. Diversity and Inclusion: We will continue to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company, and will work to create an environment where all employees feel respected and valued.
5. Compliance: We will comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to the employment of refugees, including those related to documentation and verification.
6. Review: Our refugee support policy will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis to ensure that it remains effective and responsive to the changing needs of our refugee employees and the community.
7. Clarity: Peace by Chocolate doesn't have the legal or logistical capacity to sponsor refugee families immigration application, and we advise families seeking sponsorship to visit IRCC Canada sites for most up to date information.
If you have any questions regarding this commitment, please contact us. For applicants, please use the form below.