Nation I: School Kids

nation i: Francis High School, grew from humble beginnings during the mass exodus of refugees from the war-torn nation, according to CTV. I just got a group of high school kids together and we just kind of started meeting at my house just to do what we can to help out, recalled Janbey, a Syrian-Canadian. Canadian Youth for Syria, the brainchild of Grade 12 student Selma Janbey of St. I'm actually Syrian-Canadian and I felt a little bit of responsibility, an obligation, to help Syrians in need. The organization raised a total of more than $4,000 through fundraising initiatives at their high school and a successful entry in the Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial - Westmount Charter School Interact Fast Pitch competition for young people with business ideas. The group decided to assist young newcomers to Calgary by hosting a week-long camp. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.