About Us
An Afro-Colombian school near Cartagena, Colombia.
We are a group of students from the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. We believe in sustainable development as the most immediate and substantive method of development for communities in Latin America. We are a dedicated collective of individuals who crave adventure and envision a socially just world.
Daniel Hammond
My name is Dan Hammond, I'm going into my third year of Green Process Engineering and I have a passion for Social Justice. I've visited some incredible places in Latin America; I've lived with the people, experienced the culture y aprendi el idioma. I've learned that we have a vital role to play in advocating for the rights of the people. I want to use the knowledge and skills that I have aquired through academics and community engagement to contribute to lasting relationships of solidarity between the North and the South because I think that this is the most sustainable path to a better future for everyone. Fun fact:I speak three languages.
Justin Wheatley
I completed my honors in Philosophy from the University of Western Ontario and I am currently finishing a major in Social Justice and Peace Studies. I have backpacked through Europe and have travelled through half of Latin America.
Fun fact: People tend to ask me if I'm Latino, but I'm actually Dutch-Italian.
Fun fact: People tend to ask me if I'm Latino, but I'm actually Dutch-Italian.
Juan Diego Castro
I was born in Colombia, but moved to Canada a decade ago. I am currently finishing my honours double major in Political Science and Social Justice and Peace Studies. I am the founder of Students United in Representation of Latin America (SUR LA), a group dedicated at promoting Latin America through education, advocacy and social justice.
Fun fact: I read and watch about three hours of news every day.
Fun fact: I read and watch about three hours of news every day.