About • Rural Reach

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”

Winston Churchill

tell me a bit more.

the organization

Rural Reach was established in 2017 with the mission of aiding marginalized and vulnerable individuals throughout South Africa. Initially a modest endeavor led by a married couple, the organization took root in Namaqualand, where they provided assistance to the people of Lepelsfontein. Over time, their efforts expanded to encompass multiple communities, ultimately finding a permanent home in Villiersdorp. By acquiring a building dedicated to support young mothers and children, Rural Reach has firmly established itself as a committed organization in aiding those in need.

VISION

It is our vision to facilitate the rural poor in striving for and reaching the full potential of their lives.

MISSION

We intend to offer practical support in the fields of health, education and job creation in selected communities in and around South Africa.

In order to do this, our holistic approach seeks to convey life and emotional skills as a foundational competence, in order that the transformation we strive to achieve is increasingly rooted in the hands of our beneficiaries.

tell me a bit more.

the organization

Rural Reach was established in 2017 with the mission of aiding marginalized and vulnerable individuals throughout South Africa. Initially a modest endeavor led by a married couple, the organization took root in Namaqualand, where they provided assistance to the people of Lepelsfontein. Over time, their efforts expanded to encompass multiple communities, ultimately finding a permanent home in Villiersdorp. By acquiring a building dedicated to support young mothers and children, Rural Reach has firmly established itself as a committed organization in aiding those in need.

VISION

It is our vision to facilitate the rural poor in striving for and reaching the full potential of their lives.

MISSION

We intend to offer practical support in the fields of health, education and job creation in selected communities in and around South Africa.

In order to do this, our holistic approach seeks to convey life and emotional skills as a foundational competence, in order that the transformation we strive to achieve is increasingly rooted in the hands of our beneficiaries.

who are you?

our team

Roger Chennells

Roger is a Human Rights lawyer and founding member of his law firm, Chennells Albertyn, based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. He has practised generally in the field of Human Rights since 1980, specializing in issues relating to Land, Labour, Farm Workers and Conflict resolution, Arbitration and Mediation. Since the early 1990’s Roger has represented the San people of Southern Africa in achieving Land Tenure, obtaining Cultural and Heritage recognition on a National and International level and the protection of the Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous People. The rights of Indigenous Peoples have become one of his areas of interest, including teaching “Earth Jurisprudence” which is a form of environmental legal philosophy.

Morgan de Klerk

Morgan de Klerk is an accountant and owner of Master Your Finances teaching money management to remote businesses around the world. With two BBA degrees in Accounting and International Business, summa cum laude from the University of North Florida, she has held various roles giving her experience in bookkeeping/accounting, scaling businesses around the world from 4-digits to 6-digit figures a month, and helping multiple small businesses and NPOs get off the ground.

Morgan co-founded Rural Reach with Migail de Klerk at the end of 2017. She currently acts as the board’s chairperson and provides the organization with bookkeeping, financial management, and marketing services.

Mike Prenter

Mike is a property business owner. His background, however, is in IT and he has worked in a variety of industries since moving to South Africa from Scotland in the late 1980’s. Originally based in Johannesburg in the advertising industry he made the move down to the Western Cape in 1997 and worked in the fruit industry until 2005. He holds non-executive directorships of two companies based in Scotland and England.

Mike currently serves as the vice-chairman of Rural Reach. His business knowledge has greatly helped Rural reach setup its banking and financial matters. When he isn’t busy working, you will probably find him playing music or catching a wave.

Migail de klerk

Migail started Rural Reach back in 2017 with the hopes of doing something he loves while making an impact in the lives of others. His fondness for small, secluded communities and his desire to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds made the creation of Rural Reach inevitable.

Coming from a Theology background, Migail recognized the importance of offering tangible assistance to rural communities in need. Having experienced the challenges of growing up in a fractured household, he holds a particular empathy for single mothers and their daily struggles. Alongside his responsibilities as the general manager of Rural Reach, Migail finds joy in outdoor activities and has a strong passion for wildlife.

who are you?

our team

Roger Chennells

Roger is a Human Rights lawyer and founding member of his law firm, Chennells Albertyn, based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. He has practised generally in the field of Human Rights since 1980, specializing in issues relating to Land, Labour, Farm Workers and Conflict resolution, Arbitration and Mediation. Since the early 1990’s Roger has represented the San people of Southern Africa in achieving Land Tenure, obtaining Cultural and Heritage recognition on a National and International level and the protection of the Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous People. The rights of Indigenous Peoples have become one of his areas of interest, including teaching “Earth Jurisprudence” which is a form of environmental legal philosophy.

Morgan de Klerk

Morgan de Klerk is an accountant and owner of Master Your Finances teaching money management to remote businesses around the world. With two BBA degrees in Accounting and International Business, summa cum laude from the University of North Florida, she has held various roles giving her experience in bookkeeping/accounting, scaling businesses around the world from 4-digits to 6-digit figures a month, and helping multiple small businesses and NPOs get off the ground.

Morgan co-founded Rural Reach with Migail de Klerk at the end of 2017. She currently acts as the board’s chairperson and provides the organization with bookkeeping, financial management, and marketing services.

Mike Prenter

Mike is a property business owner. His background, however, is in IT and he has worked in a variety of industries since moving to South Africa from Scotland in the late 1980’s. Originally based in Johannesburg in the advertising industry he made the move down to the Western Cape in 1997 and worked in the fruit industry until 2005. He holds non-executive directorships of two companies based in Scotland and England.

Mike currently serves as the vice-chairman of Rural Reach. His business knowledge has greatly helped Rural reach setup its banking and financial matters. When he isn’t busy working, you will probably find him playing music or catching a wave.

Migail de klerk

Migail started Rural Reach back in 2017 with the hopes of doing something he loves while making an impact in the lives of others. His fondness for small, secluded communities and his desire to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds made the creation of Rural Reach inevitable.

Coming from a Theology background, Migail recognized the importance of offering tangible assistance to rural communities in need. Having experienced the challenges of growing up in a fractured household, he holds a particular empathy for single mothers and their daily struggles. Alongside his responsibilities as the general manager of Rural Reach, Migail finds joy in outdoor activities and has a strong passion for wildlife.