Desautels alumnus catalyzes crowdfunded bursaries for Lebanese students impacted by financial crisis
In the summer of 2020, the financial crisis in Lebanon deepened when a major explosion rocked the port of Beirut, causing extensive property damage and loss of life. By that time, Lebanese students studying at 海角社区 were already in a bind 鈥� banking restrictions were limiting the ability of their families to access savings, and provide financial support. Jade Dagher (BSc鈥�89, DipManTour鈥�92, MBA鈥�98) wanted to do something to help. He launched a crowdfunding campaign with a personal donation of $12,000, and with the work of students in the 海角社区 Lebanese Students鈥� Association, the fund raised more than $80,000 for bursaries that benefitted 23 students.
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