Provision Charitable Foundation
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Dr Louise Jilek-AallIn
In 1959, the author, Louise Jilek-Aall, after having taken a diploma in tropical medicine, worked for three years as a physician in Tanzania. In the Mahenge mountains of the Ulanga district she discovered that the people of the Wapogoro tribe suffered from a convulsive disorder, called Kifafa, which had an unusual high prevalence and family incidence. This people had never received medical treatment for epilepsy and suffered greatly from frequent seizures. Seeing the incredible misery of these patients, Dr. Jilek-Aall in 1960 founded the "Mahenge Epilepsy Clinic". Patients and their families received education about epilepsy and its treatment and only when full cooperation by patients and their families had been established was treatment begun.
Kenneth and Nancy Morrisen
A Vancouver native, Ken founded Provision CPA’s, a successful accounting practice. Ken and Nancy then founded Provision Charitable Organization in 2012 after returning from an epic adventure to Tanzania with Dr. Louise Jilek-Aall who’s dedication and long term
commitment inspired them to get involved in helping the epileptic people there. As Provision’s Executive Directors, Ken and Nancy have traveled frequently to the
Mahenge region of Tanzania – Ken has traveled there four times -in 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015 and the people there have become their second family. Ken and Nancy have been married for 46 years, have three married children and eight grandchildren.
Garth W Drummond
Garth has extensive experience with the reporting and regulatory requirements of charitable organizations through his long term employment in the charitable industry. Garth accompanied Ken to Tanzania in 2013. Certified General Accountant
Ian Sylvester
Ian is a graduate of Lakehead University where he obtained his electronic engineering degree. He has extensive experience in electronic design and is interested in applying that knowledge to solar powered lighting. He also has extensive experience volunteering with charitable organizations and serving in
churches. He has known Ken and Nancy for over 25 years and has served along side them on many occasions. Ian and his wife Sabrina have been married for 19 years and have two daughters.
Brinsley Saleken
Brinsley presently serves as a Board member of greater Vancouver Youth for Christ and has visited Tanzania for charitable work.
Our team
Sabrina Sylvester
Sabrina is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and Capilano University,
obtaining her degree in International Relations and a diploma as a Paralegal. She currently works part time as a paralegal and part time as an administrative assistant with Provision. She has experience volunteering with charitable organizations, most recently serving on the Board of Directors of Richmond Christian School where her children attend. She has always had a keen interest in international development and is excited to contribute to Provision’s projects in Tanzania in any way she can.
Ruth Hoffman
Ruth has over 30 years experience in accounting, IT, education and small business consulting. She is passionate about empowering people to understand how financial information can help individuals and businesses achieve their goals. Ruth has extensive overseas experience and is an expert in developing accounting systems and procedures for projects in developing countries. Ruth is now based in Kampala, Uganda which makes it easy to visit Provision Foundation’s projects in Tanzania.
Julianna Shinnick
Julianna has started numerous projects with the epilepsy patients in efforts to boost their self-esteem and find long-term employment. She has invested in candle making, carpentry, basket weaving, and was the lead on our water project.
Maureen Knorr