we’re committed to the development of young adult leaders, within a context of sustainable best practice.
In the international sphere as a Global Action Partner (GAP) with UNESCO and the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDS), we focus primarily on the following
Quality Education
Clean Water
Biodiversity
Partnerships
In the NZ arena our current field programmes focus on Water and Bio-Diversity, fostering, promoting and facilitating the celebration of the diversity and beauty of our environment and different cultures in New Zealand (and globally). We emphasise cultural harmony and understanding. Quality experiential education, socio-emotional learning and partnership-building are central to the above. Overall a holistic look at the impact of our actions and behaviours.
We run week-long programmes focused on tackling the important issues facing our future at the most grassroots level, each custom designed for the regions in which they operate:
Otago Programme - Information to come
Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) - National
Blumine Island Biodiversity - Marlborough Sounds
Whakaraupō Moana - Christchurch
Over the course of a week, students are mentored by lecturers, teachers and community educators from a range of backgrounds to provide support and guidance into becoming independent learners that can share ideas collaboratively and work together to problem solve challenges along the way.
Tuākana/Tēina Model
Our programmes are aimed at 18-25 year olds, students in their final years at high school or who are pursuing study at a tertiary institution. The year 12/13 'tēina' are supported over the programme by the tertiary 'tuākana'. It's important that in applying, tertiary students understand that this will be an opportunity for them to take the lead, arrange and organise activities and energisers, and will be asked to assist with pre-trip preperation (such as the big supermarket shop!).