"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed." Mohandas K. Gandhi

Inspiring Youth

The Tiromoana Project: 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.

Kate Valley Landfill

Methane flares at old Burwood landfill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

All images and content © Copyright 2008 J. Papprill

Webdesign © Copyright 2008 J. Burston. All rights reserved

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 of providing 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 Untouched World.

The Tiromoana Project's partners are:
-  University of Canterbury
-  Transwaste
-  META NZ Ltd
-  Canterbury Community Trust
-  Terra Nova
-  Christchurch City Council
-  Becon Drywaste
-  Sustainable Initiatives Trust Fund

View over Tiromoana Bush

Paper sorting at Becon

Contact:

Jocelyn Papprill

Ph: 03 3845 281

Mobile: 027 222 0395

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