“I want to help build bridges between cultures and generations in a world where divides are growing. The Loran Award allows me to cultivate this vision by exposing me to committed leaders, inspiring mentors, and real-life experiences, where I am able to embody my values ​​and live them with pride. Intercultural and intergenerational inclusion has been a lifelong commitment for me. With this in mind, my first Loran summer experience was a three-month community internship in Guatemala, where I provided psychosocial support and helped distribute essential donations to families living in precarious situations. Loran has also given me the confidence to find my voice and assert my beliefs. Now studying occupational therapy, my approach focuses on developing the caregiver-patient relationship and the adaptation of daily activities in a way that promotes autonomy and social participation.”

“The Loran community has quietly but powerfully shaped the way I view myself and the kind of leader I can be. Surrounded by such an amazing cohort of people who are pushing boundaries and doing incredible things in their own communities, I’m constantly inspired to do better and stay true to our shared values of service, leadership, and community. Even when we’re busy with school or navigating the chaos of life, those values shine through in the ways we show up, whether that be for each other, for the people around us, or for the things we care about. Being part of this network has helped me grow more confident in my decisions, more intentional with my time, and more grounded in purpose. It’s not always something you can see on paper, but I feel it in the way I approach new opportunities, take initiative even when it feels uncertain, and trust myself to lead with heart.”

“Canada needs Loran—and if the Azrieli Foundation can make an impact by supporting these students in partnership with Loran, we’re very proud to play that role. We consider education to be the most important factor in empowering not only individuals but whole communities; it’s how we move forward as a unified society. Loran’s focus on finding and strengthening leaders of character means that an investment in Loran is an investment in potential, not only in young people but in our country and our global society.”

“Philanthropy is not a choice, it is a duty. We firmly believe that education is the key to a better future, and it is for this reason that we support the Loran Scholars Foundation.”

“Serving as a Loran interviewer and mentor is important to me because it gives me the opportunity to support and guide promising young Canadian students in their educational and personal growth. Interacting with these exceptional young individuals inspires me and keeps me connected to the aspirations and ambitions of the next generation.”

“The Loran Scholars Foundation has given me the skills and help, but most importantly, the confidence I need both personally and professionally to reach my goals. Thanks to my community development and public health policy summers in Senegal, India, and Argentina, I have developed a true understanding of international development and international cooperation issues. This has led me to explore a variety of environments and projects and to climb the ranks to my current position as President of the Board of Directors of Doctors of the World Canada. In that capacity, I am able to take an active role in the committee of 17 presidents of the organization’s international delegations.“