Institutional feedbacks

“Yours has been, and will remain, one of the most exciting and fulfilling projects in which we have participated.” Olympus Corporation, USA

“If there is a collection of books everyone should have in their homes, it is Families of the World, then maybe we could learn stories about each other that would spark our empathy and let us better understand the value of human diversity.”
Anita Roddick,
Founding director
The Bodyshop International

“My own hope is that this book can end up in every school. It is a very unique bridge and I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this end product.”
James P. Grant
The Late Executive-Director
Unicef

“This project which you describe as being “very dear to my heart” has deeply touched me. (...) Once again receive my personal recognition for promoting a more profound knowledge and understanding of living conditions of the families of the world.”
Gloria Bejanero de Calderon
First Lady, Costa Rica

“We are convinced of the enormous value of this work as an instrument to sensitize and educate in a global perspective. We hope it will be used by a great number of educators in numerous countries.”
Angus Archer
Director général
Association canadienne pour les Nations Unies

“It has had a marvellous reception. Many teachers have written or phoned to say how wonderful they think it is. We are very appreciative of all the work you put into the project.”
Cilla Ballard
Public Affairs Section
Australian Agency for International Development

“This project which you describe as being “very dear to my heart” has deeply touched me (...) once again receive my personal recognition for promoting a more profound knowledge and understanding of living conditions of the families of the world.” Gloria Benjanero de Calderon First Lady, Costa Rica

“To be able to meet new people in each country, to enter into their lives and become their friend, and then to have to leave again - that is something which only an exceptional woman could undertake.” Families of the World has been years in the making. It shows what one person can do if she has the will. Hélène Tremblay has the will, and she has certainly found the way.”
Nafis Sadik
Executive Director
United Nation Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)