Students' testimonials

"Not only is Helene Tremblay a brilliant artist, she is also a brilliant speaker, and the places she speaks and the people she speaks to absorb her tangents and her wisdom and her talent at photography, and then reflect them, amplify them, until there is nothing the room but Helene Trembaly and her inspiring ideas….she has given back to us as thoroughly and as well-spoken as Shakespeare and Picasso. She has truly taken humanity to present to humanity."(sophomore student - Fort Collins, Colorado)

"Helene Tremblay has opened the minds of everyone she has spoken to…."(sophomore student - Fort Collins, Colorado)

"She is a wonderful role-model for all those who cherish life. She is an innovator and a visionary…There are many ways in which I can change the world, Ms. Tremblay has shone me that and inspired me to do something great with my life." (sophomore IB student - Fort Collins, Colorado)

"Althought this difference she herself makes is rather small it triggers a butterfly effect by changing those who she speaks to…"(sophomore IB student - Fort Collins, Colorado)

"Today we experienced something unforgettable. We listened to Helene Tremblay, a free spirit, who lives her whole life in a personal project.. The thoughts and opinions of Helene Tremblay are gifts to the world."(sophomore IB student - Fort Collins, Colorado)

"I thought that her opinions on global conscience and her possible solutions to some of our global issues were extremely creative, thoughtful, possible – not very difficult to implement in our everyday lives. I admire her creativity and drive to achieve what many would consider impossible….Lately, I have been a bit more focused on fitting in and being like everyone else, just a face in the crowd, but hearing Helene Tremblay’s speech reminded me once again that she should celebrate who we are, and share everything that we have to give with the world."(sophomore IB student - Fort Collins, Colorado)

"Helene Tremblay’s work was truly an inspiration to me. As she engaged us in her stories and analysis about the different countries in which she lived, I felt a deep connection between her work, and the future projects of the coming generation."(sophomore IB student - Fort Collins, Colorado)

"Helen Tremblay’s view was unique, not recycled…..If nothing, it changed me no doubt. It opened my eyes to these cultures, and will make me approach them differently." (sophomore IB student - Fort Collins, Colorado)

Students' testimonials

"I just wanted to inform you that you inspired me in a way no one had done before."
Samira Hajjar 12 IB. Jordan

"It was such a pleasure listening to your presentation. You successfully reached my heart and soul…Thank you for the magnificent way of talking and your charming social skills, without them you would not have reached all these families and so reach us!…You touched each and every one of us. You saw into each and every one of us."
Leen Hammad 12IB – Jordan

“..Ms. Tremblay’s talk was entertaining, insightful and thought provoking. I appreciated and enjoyed how she challenged existing viewpoints about poverty, materialism and how culture and nature interact.”
Alexandria Jong
Teacher’s college student, Toronto

“As you mentioned after the conference about Families of the world, I am speechless as well…”
Laura, Teacher’s college student, Toronto

The guest speaker at our school changed the way I looked at this world. Ms. Tremblay is a very inspriring woman.
Jessica Valadez AC3, Colorado

« I am inspired and I would like to travel, help and understand other people's live.» Maya Elhouayel, 12 years-old

«I thought it was going to another boring lesson and then as I was going through your book I discovered the wonderful world of other cultures.» Gabriel Bener, 11 years-old

«I think its amazing that you stayed in these dangerous places and lived with people who had different opinions than you.» Daniel, 12 years-old

«All these different people. I know they exist, but I nevery knew how they lived. I only knew about my own family.» Catalina, 13 years-old

«Its special. When I read a story of a family, its like I am carried away at their place.» Marjolaine, 12 years-old

(more to come)

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