One Year Mark

Posted by Abid in Behind The Scenes, General News on 07. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments

This September marks the one year mark since we launched Reach Lesotho. It’s an exciting milestone to reach, especially looking back on how much as been accomplished in just one year. Yet, there is no comparison for the year that we are beginning. In the next twelve months, we will launch our community mentorship program, begin video blogging, participate in… (Continue)

Back In Lesotho

Posted by Brittany in Behind The Scenes, General News on 02. Aug, 2010 | 0 Comments

This doesn’t include the success we’ve had in meetings with the principles and teachers of a local High School. They are on board with the Reach Lesotho project, and are planning much for when we all arrive next summer (or winter, actually, in Lesotho). (Keep reading…)

Organizers In Lesotho

Posted by Student Reach International in Behind The Scenes, General News on 25. Jul, 2010 | 0 Comments

Nomalanga Vales and Brittany Martyn are in Lesotho planning for the 2011 Reach Lesotho trip from July 26th – August 5th. The two organizers, responsible for developing the in-country experience, are meeting with various potential partners for the upcoming exposure experience. Read more…

“Making A Difference”, “Changing the World”

Posted by Brittany in Behind The Scenes on 11. Jun, 2010 | 1 Comment

“As time passed, I started asking myself what kind of standards I was setting for myself, and what standards society was setting for me. Yeah, I wanted to change the world. But I was wrong in thinking that this meant I had to change everything.” (Keep reading…)

Meet the Organizers

	Abid Virani, Director and Co-Founder of Student Reach International, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at McGill University, majoring in International Development. He is a recipient of the TD Canada Trust National Award of Merit and is a Millennium Laureate. Abid has found a passion for writing and public speaking, specifically in regards to how students can have an impact on the world. Abid has travelled to Uganda to visit the birthplace of his parents and has spent time volunteering in Tanzania.
	Brittany Martyn, Director (Leadership) of Student Reach International, is currently double majoring in International Development Studies and Sustainability at Dalhousie University. She has won various awards in the sciences and is also a marathoner with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She carries passion not only for the humanities, but for the environment as well. Brittany has a love for travel and has spent time in both India and Lesotho.
	Noma Vales was born and raised in Lesotho. She emigrated to Canada in 1984, and has lived in Guelph since then. Noma has siblings, nephews and nieces living in Lesotho. Volunteering in the Guelph community motivated Noma to become a member of Rotary Club of Guelph. Through Rotary, Noma manages two projects in Lesotho; vegetable production in a village near Hlotse and a Revolving Loan Fund for 30 Poultry farmers. As a way to compliment other projects that focus on the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, job creation, in order to eliviate poverty is Noma’s focus.