As a lived experience and grassroots charity, the work of REACH is a reflection of our own experiences. Enduring first hand challenges with equal access to health and justice were the foundation for the development of our training, focused on spreading awareness of a human rights framework, so that people in similar positions can feel empowered to advocate for themselves and others. The work of REACH then focused on channelling those lived challenges into an advocacy service for others, which was the origin of this project, combining human rights principles into advocacy practice.

Now 10 years on, REACH has defined this practice, in celebration of the culmination of the experiences- both personal and professional- that have led to the development of our current Advocacy Practice Award and human rights awareness workshops. This definition is the reflection of continuous work to bring advocacy to the forefront as a mechanism for realising human rights and equality throughout society, particularly among the most marginalised and disadvantaged.