1.4 Billion Reasons - Testimonials

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Here's what audiences from around the world have to say about 1.4 Billion Reasons:

"[The Presentation] was varied, interactive, carefully structured and skillful. The feedback from children and adults alike has been 100% positive." - David Moorse, Osborne Middle School, United Kingdom

"[Since watching the Presentation] the messages of this sensational movement to end extreme poverty have continued to be a motivational force behind not only our club's efforts, but the community and schools at large. We cannot recommend this presentation more highly." - Luke Mitchell-Collins, President of the Rotaract Club of the Central Coast, Australia

"I was geniunely surprised and wowed by the quality and depth of ideas in the presentation... Seeing such an up to date and high quality multi media presentation is something I would definitely want to recommend" - Anne Brown, audience member, United Kingdom

"I thought the Presentation was exceptional. It was informative, yet it also provided scope for student thinking and participation... Teachers have approached me and told me of the excitement of students who have gone back to their own classes and spoken enthusiastically about initiatives they would like to undertake." - Shaun Isbister, Teacher at Mill Park Secondary, Australia

"After seeing the Presentation and seeing the progress that has been made over a generation, I realised that there are many different ways of combatting poverty and that it is not the futile task that it is sometimes painted as. I left the presentation feeling ENABLED." - Sarah Brown, audience member, Ireland

"In all my years at school I have heard many different guest speakers, and seen many different presentations, but none of them have been as inspiring as d'Arcy Lunn's presentation on Global Poverty. The most touching thing I heard was the name of the campaign - 1.4 billion reasons why. There are 1.4 billion people in the world living in extreme poverty... On our own we don't feel strong... but if we worked together, we can make big change." - Emily Crisp, Year 10 at Gleneagles Secondary College, Australia

"[The Presentation] was so powerful: in one presentation you gave hope, strength and inspiration to many of us!" - Lo Cristini, audience member, Canada

"Your Project brings hope and dreams and it shows that impossible doesn't exist when we want" - Marie Christine Perron, audience member, United Kingdom

"Your talk at our school grealy inspired us to do this walk for poverty [a 250km fundraising trek]... After the blisters got better and we could forget the pain of walking, the thought of helping others and succeeding in our quest as well as seeing some amazing places and things is still strongly with us and we now aspire to tackle greater challenges." - Lachie Ranton, Year 10 Student at Mount Beauty Secondary, Australia

"Your presentation tonight was simply amazing" - Nancy, audience member, United Kingdom

"[The] presentation gave me a deeper understanding about poverty... After a deeply motivating speech today I make my pledge to do something that will make a difference for at least one person in this world." - Ellie Kelsh, Year 10 Student at Gleneagles Secondary College, Australia

"I thought the talk tonight was really incredible and also informative. It gave us all much to think about but more simply it has re-energised my own efforts to make a difference and contribute in any way I can" - Vicky, audience member, United Kingdom

"We were very blessed by the Presentation and really challenged to take action... thank you so much for all the great work you are doing. It is making a difference... not only for the 1.4 billion but for the rest of us who need to be informed and motivated." - Peter Los, Carnegie Church of Christ, Australia

‘I was really inspired by your presentation and really want to help and will ... the only downside was that it was reallycold although when I was watching the films, they were so good that I forgot that I was cold.’ – Student,Twyford Church of England High School