The G.R.O. Foundation Lesotho is a registered non-profit organization based in Hlotse-Leribe Lesotho, southern Africa. The organization is run by Ms. Rethabile Skundla and a committed local operations team, local and international volunteers, and a voluntary board of Basotho community leaders.
While G.R.O. is a registered charitable organization, we do not view our work as an act of charity, but rather, the connection of vulnerable communities with people of all backgrounds who are committed to investing in positive change.
More information about our work can be found here or meet our team
| ‘Me Rethabile Skundla Lesotho Programs Manager |
‘Ntate Katiso Mota Oatway Family Scholarship / LEAP Coordinator |
| ‘Ma Joyce Mphelo GRO Artisans Coordinator |
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| ‘Me Mapalesa Selia-lia Treasurer |
Ntate Matsoso Sekhonyana Chairperson |
| ‘Me Lineo ‘Mapokane Phachaka Secretary |
Ntate P.L Motumi Vice-Chairperson |
| Rev. Simeon Mahlakeng General Member Representative |
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| James White Co-Founder / Primary Advisor |
Jean Margaritis Co-Founder / Primary Advisor |
| Sharon Oatway Co-founder |
Greg Felsen Co-Founder |
G.R.O. is an example of the powerful change that occurs when people from around the world connect for a single purpose. G.R.O. Lesotho traces its roots to July 2005 when, Lesotho based development workers; Jean Margaritis, Greg Felsen and James White, supported by Sharon Oatway, initiated a movement for social empowerment in honour of John and Alice Oatway, grandparents to James and parents to Sharon. Honoured with numerous awards for social commitment and volunteerism across Canada, the Oatways have demonstrated a giving spirit and compassion for humanity that sparked G.R.O. as an extension of their ideals. Read More »
To learn more about the ways in which you can contribute to or support G.R.O., click here.