Following the disastrous tsunami that claimed 30,000 lives in Sri Lanka, Alexander Souri, Executive Director of RRI traveled in April 2005 to undertake a needs assessment trip to see
first hand the hard-hit southern coastal areas. Two thirds of the beautiful coastal areas were damaged by the extraordinary waves.
"As a witness to this extraordinary human tragedy, it was absolutely clear to me that we had to respond and do everything we could," Souri noted.
In response, building on its award-winning relief rides to Rajasthan, India, RRI will take eight horseback riders on a humanitarian journey to bring desperately-needed supplies and
medical aid to Sri Lanka. Working with the Ministry of Health, Souri is tailoring the trip to coordinate with on-going relief efforts, details of which are still being developed.
Currently there are plans to help schools in four communities, replacing lost educational materials and holding pediatric clinics for the children.
A pioneer and leader in the VolunTourism field, RRI offers its travelers the opportunity to combine 170 km horse-back ride through rare and beautiful landscapes with a life-changing
humanitarian mission. Participants will travel on white sand beaches, and through lush jungles and natural game reserves, while visiting Buddhist temples, and learning about local
customs.
For more information on this great adventure ride please visit us on the web at www.reliefridersinternational.com
Or contact:
Alexander Souri
Executive Director
Relief Riders International
304 Main Street - Suite 3B
Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230
United States
(413) 329-5876