Tawfiq Rangwala unpacks evidence and provides critical context for the headline grabbing controversies that have shaped this narrative. He also introduces readers to the people whose voices were never heard – the teachers, students, donors and millions of beneficiaries of WE Charity programs.
It’s a story of a manufactured scandal designed for partisan purposes. Of a media landscape defined more by clicks and likes than facts and truth. Of self-appointed experts scrambling for the spotlight. It’s a story people think they know – but they don’t.
"My father believed in both fighting for justice and in the power of youth to be agents for positive social change. So I was saddened by the way in which political partisanship and unchecked media tore down WE Charity, which embodies those ideals. Tawfiq Rangwala tells the untold story behind the controversy that engulfed WE in a mo ing and powerful way. This beautifully written book serves as a cautionary tale for all those who care about fair play and will open your eyes to a profound injustice that should not happen again.”
“Reading What WE Lost was an incredibly educational experience—it should be part of civics classes everywhere. While it was painful to absorb the stories of loss in each chapter and to come to terms with the societal costs that resulted from so much misinformation, thanks to Tawfiq Rangwala’s extraordinary work, the truth is revealed.”
“Reading What WE Lost was an incredibly educational experience—it should be part of civics classes everywhere. While it was painful to absorb the stories of loss in each chapter and to come to terms with the societal costs that resulted from so much misinformation, thanks to Tawfiq Rangwala’s extraordinary work, the truth is revealed.”
“Tawfiq Rangwala has written a well-researched, solid account of the destruction of the WE movmement in Canada. It’s remarkably clearly written. Rangwala is a lawyer who could have gone too deeply into the weeds of corporate and legal jargon, but What WE Lost is compelling and very readable ... It is the only complete analysis of what happened to WE and its founders.”
“Rangwala goes through these events [the Canada Student Service Grant] in detail and refutes most of the charges convincingly.”
“This book is an invitation to see what my investigation revealed. My goal is to cut through the noise and fog and address common misconceptions by offering up facts and context. I take you inside the rooms where it happened and reveal what went on behind the scenes … Let me also be clear about what this book is not. It is not a blind defence of WE Charity or the Kielburgers. They made mistakes, there is blame to be shared, and I do not shy away from revealing the missteps and taking stock.”
– Tawfiq Rangwala
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