“The first time I went to Tanzania, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with two of my best friends—an incredible experience I’ll never forget. I’m so excited to return to Tanzania with ME to WE this year!” - Spencer West, ME to WE Speaker and leadership facilitator Imagine being an explorer. An adventurer. A leader of change....
February 4th, 2016 read moreAfter an intensive and rigorous, yearlong process, I’m thrilled to say that ME to WE is now a Certified B Corporation—the 150th Certified B Corp in Canada! Joyce Sou, Director of B Lab Canada, told us: “We are seeing an unprecedented amount of interest in this movement from Canadian companies as the global community continues to grow. ME...
December 1st, 2015 read moreA story from our founder Roxanne Joyal, CEO, ME to WE It started with a string of beads. A symbol of culture and tradition, they also represented opportunity for thousands of Kenyan women. With the chance to earn a sustainable income, they’ve be able to do things they never imagined possible, like send their children to school, build strong,...
November 20th, 2015 read moreWith a string of beads in one hand, Natalie Portman threw her head back and laughed, flashing her contagious smile while sitting cross-legged with a group of Maasai women under the Kenyan sun. The layers of beaded necklaces encircling their necks jingled softly as they made jokes and exchanged stories of motherhood. This jewellery is made from ...
November 13th, 2015 read moreHow do you get 580 teens out of bed on a Saturday morning? For starters, you could tell them they get to relive the best week of their summer—and reunite with some of the most incredible people they’ve ever met. Reunions were definitely one of the main attractions at the ME to WE Annual Launch Party, held September 12 in Toronto. You onl...
September 23rd, 2015 read moreThere’s no point talking about how short the summer is. That’s because at ME to WE, our summers are endless. Hundreds of travellers who have joined us on ME to WE Trips over the past few months have contributed to what we call “A Summer of Everlasting Change,” creating a ripple effect across geographic boundaries. It’s the kind that h...
September 9th, 2015 read moreMeet Naomy from Kenya Naomy lives in Salabwek, a small community in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, surrounded by the acacia trees and rolling hills of the vast savannah. Her parents—hard-working farmers—struggled through droughts and dry seasons, making it impossible to grow enough food to feed her family and earn an income at the local market. Buy...
July 28th, 2015 read moreAside from the s’more-eating contests, fun-packed games, endless fits of laughter and passion-filled discussions about world change, there’s even more coolness that sets Take Action Camp apart from any other. It’s a place to connect with other like-minded people who share the same drive to make a difference and leave a positive impact on ...
June 26th, 2015 read moreFor us, daily inspiration comes from every possible corner—and right now, we’re over-the-moon-thrilled about the inspiration filling up Instagram…from YOU! So many of you have posted awesome photos of yourselves rocking Rafikis and other ME to WE Artisans products. We’d just like to take a moment to say THANK YOU and send a virtual high-fiv...
June 19th, 2015 read moreOur Q&A with photographer and educator Mohammad Ramadan In a world smothered by selfies, photo shopping and Instagram, Mohammad Ramadan is striving to capture raw moments using his iPhone. He’s been practicing photography for almost eight years and is now a member of the VSCO community though his online photo journal. A passionate scienc...
June 12th, 2015 read more