“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…)

I’ll Watch Them Grow

Posted by Abid in Behind The Scenes, General News, Photos & Video on 05. May, 2010 | 2 Comments

On April 24th, not only were we working in partnership with Rotarians, but over a hundred friends of Reach Lesotho joined to volunteer as well. I may have missed it, but I know I’ll watch them grow. Click here to see the pictures!

Thanks Hitachi!

Posted by Abid in Behind The Scenes, General News on 19. Apr, 2010 | 1 Comment

This past weekend, I opened an envelope to Reach Lesotho from the staff at Hitachi, who made a contribution to our dream of developing leaders and inspiring the nation. Fundraising in this day and age is a challenging feat, but I’m rather certain that… (Keep reading!)

Abid’s Uganda Pictures

Posted by Abid in Behind The Scenes, Photos & Video on 17. Mar, 2010 | 1 Comment

Abid’s first experience in Africa was so profound and special to him – we are working hard to make sure the experience is just as special for our students in Lesotho in 2011. Click here to see some pictures that Abid took himself that summer, two years ago.

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.