As an international charity and educational partner, Free The Children is proud to be an influential voice for change and empowerment in the lives of children throughout the global community. A passionate supporter of the organization, Bay Area professional Reema Shah continues to show her support of Free The Children’s efforts to create more active and involved citizens in communities across the world.

Reema Shah shares the Free The Children vision, which is give young people the tools, knowledge and resources needed to be active agents of change in their local communities. A well-known and respected social enterprise, Free The Children works towards creating stronger, healthier and safer communities by equipping families, companies and educators with the resources needed to inspire young people to be more active and compassionate leaders within their local areas.

As Reema Shah explains, the Free The Children gets young people involved through a simple, yet effective, three part model, one that ensures a more effective impact in communities across the world.

Everything Begins at Home

Free The Home, as Reema Shah knows, creates, supports and develops domestic awareness campaigns and programs designed to empower locals with the knowledge and resources needed to raise local awareness and financial support for families throughout the globe. This crucial first step emphasizes the involvement of local youth in programs that provide the basis for Free The Children’s effectiveness in impoverished communities around the world.

From Home to Overseas

The funds and awareness raised by local youths, says Reema Shah, is then used to support Free The Children’s Adopt a Village program, instilled in many communities around the globe to inspire young people to action. This program looks to provide local business and educational leaders the tools they need to inspire youth to action, creating a generation of people who take a more active approach to community improvement. This program, says Reema Shah, works to give children the encouragement they need to help their communities break free of the cycle of poverty.

Tangible Change

The effects of the Free The Children program, says Reema Shah, are then seen in the genuine and visible improvement of communities and lives throughout the world.

About: Reema Shah supports the Free The Children organization in any way she can.