Founder of Zero Gun Violence Movement Louis March of Toronto, Ontario is dead. He passed away sadly leaving those that knew him in shock. He was confirmed dead through a Facebook post that reads “At CAFCAN, we are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our respected elder Louis March. Louis March, with over 40 years of dedicated community activism, was a truly inspiring figure with unwavering commitment and passion for the African Canadian community.” The cause of his death is unknown.
Who was Louis March?
Over the course of more than three decades, Louis March, the person who initiated the Zero Gun Violence Movement (ZGVM), has devoted himself to the African Canadian community through activities such as volunteering, community service, and activism. Through his unwavering dedication to youth participation, mentorship programs, and community development, he has left an everlasting mark on the lives of countless individuals and organizations.
Beginning with a deep interest in the growth of young people, March embarked on a career path as a community worker. As a result of his recognition of the significant part that young people play in determining the course of the future, he has worked diligently to make possibilities available to them. The mentorship, guidance, and support that he has provided through his programs has been of great assistance to a great number of young people as they traverse the problems that come with growing up in circumstances that are frequently laden with socio-economic difficulties and inadequate resources.
The entirety of March’s professional life has been spent serving on the boards and advisory committees of a wide variety of community organizations, where he has contributed his knowledge and leadership to a wide range of causes. He has become a respected figure in the fight for social justice and equality as a result of his collaborative approach and his ability to build bridges between various community groups.
What you need to know about Louis March
March was a tribute to his unwavering commitment to addressing the core causes of gun violence, as evidenced by the Zero Gun Violence Movement, which he started. With the goal of addressing the structural and socio-economic conditions that contribute to gun violence, this movement has expanded to include over forty community organizations, agencies, and programs located around the city. These organizations are all unified in their objective to combat gun violence.
Through the promotion of collaborations and partnerships, the movement strives toward the creation of communities that are safe and healthy for all people, not just a select fraction of them. March has a crystal clear vision: to create a society in which every person, regardless of their background, is able to live without the fear of becoming violent and realize their full potential.
ZGVM has developed a wide range of projects and initiatives with the goal of reducing gun violence while March has been serving as the organization’s leader. A few examples of these are educational workshops, community forums, and public awareness campaigns that bring attention to the effects of gun violence and the significance of prevention. Additionally, the movement works together with law enforcement, lawmakers, and community leaders to establish comprehensive methods for the reduction of violence. It also lobbies for changes in policy.
