Society Magazine 56 | Page 14

FOCUS spotlight

How one youngster is single-handedly making an impact

Ahmed Al Hajari, a high school student in Doha, travelled solo to Nepal, all the way to make a difference in the lives of children living in the village of Bandipur
By Thajilah A. Ali Olaiya

Have you ever travelled to another country by yourself? A country in which you don’ t have any family or friends? This can be a great challenge for many adults, but Ahmed Al Hajari, a high school student in Doha, made this decision because he wanted to make an impact. A journey that took him 3,270 km from home to a small village in Nepal. Society caught up with Ahmed to discuss the catalyst to this life-changing endeavour.

Ahmed Al Hajari
Image: Firoz Ahmed
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