Welcome to the wiki of the
Tiromoana Youth Leadership for a Sustainable Future
This project began during the winter of 2005 and is an initiative of the Untouched World Foundation. During the week the people involved, both students and teachers, investigate sustainability through the issues of consumerism and waste. The camp is premised on the belief that we each have ideas and insights to bring to problem solving around the issues and that together we can make a difference. We value the the input from all involved; we don't aim to brainwash or 'greenwash' participants but we do ask that everyone approach the discussions and experiences with open minds.
By investigating the issues we hope that we can all develop a greater understanding, and appreciation, of the interconnectedness and interdependence of all aspects of life. This in essence is what sustainability is about.
Partners: the Tiromoana Project is supported by a partnership composed of business, local government and educational institutions.
The Project grew from a vision and initiative of the Untouched World Foundation. The Foundation was set up to support students going to Blumine Island in the Marlborough Sounds but it was seen that there was potential to grow the vision further.
The Foundation now funds this project and several others through New
Zealand, with the aim ofproviding young people with a unique learning
experience, developing powerful life-skills to maximize their
individual potential throughout their lives and be inspired to lead the
way in achieving a sustainable future. For more about the Foundation visit
The Tiromoana Project's partners are:
Our sponsors are | People: On each trip there are usually between 20-25 people staying full time. During the week other people pop in either to speak with us, lead a session or just to awhi (support) the group.
Students
Two students from each of the participating High Schools: Hornby, Mairehau, Kaiapoi, Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti, Linwood, Cashmere, Ellesmere
TeachersGenerally two teachers from participating schools spend the week learning alongside their students. This is an intensive professional development opportunity.
Pre-service trainee teachers
Three or four pre-service teacher trainees from the Canterbury University College of Education
Lead Facilitator
Jocelyn Papprill has been facilitating this Project since its inception in 2005. She is an indepedent educational consultant in education for a sustainable future.
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| Read what Peri Drysdale has to say about her commitment to sustainability. Visit AnewNZ here. |
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