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Investing in Youth Development Through Outward Bound Scholarships
The Otago Community Trust awarded $105,000 to the Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand to fund transformative Youth Development Scholarships for students across the Otago region.
The funding comes under the Trust's Thriving Children and Young People focus area.
The substantial grant will enable students from Otago schools and youth training organisations to attend Outward Bound's acclaimed 21-day Mind Body Soul or Classic courses held in the breathtaking wilderness of the Marlborough Sounds. Through challenging outdoor expeditions and activities like sailing, kayaking, high ropes courses, tramping, community service projects and environmental education, Outward Bound uses an experiential learning model to develop critical life skills in participants.
Key outcomes include increased resilience, self-confidence, ability to work in teams, goal-setting, leadership capabilities and an ethos of environmental stewardship. The intensive courses push students mentally and physically, allowing them to discover their true potential.
“The generous tautoko of the Otago Community Trust means 25 rangatahi will embark on a transformative journey at Outward Bound, where they'll discover resilience, leadership, and the boundless potential within themselves” says Malindi MacLean, Tumuaki/CEO Outward Bound. “Together, we're shaping future leaders who will inspire and positively impact their communities.”
The full Media Release can be viewed at the link below:
