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Andy from TYF adventure came to us with an idea of a Do Bursary. He called it ‘Do Adventure’. We thought it was a great idea.

Do Adventure brings together the insights that TYF have gained from 23 years of innovation and leadership in adventure with the passion for change and action that underpins the Do Lectures. 

Do Adventure is a six-month course for people who are going to change the way that schools, communities, business and government think, work and play.

It will include study and work on sustainability, climate change, peak oil, food security, social justice, and will develop the skills needed to make more of an impact in these areas – confidence, knowledge, communication, facilitation, organising, presenting, questioning and more. Do Adventure will build the skills to teach through play – when coasteering, surfing, climbing and kayaking.

The first Do Adventure programme runs mid April – mid October 2009, and costs £5500 for 6 months of learning, adventure, equipment and course travel. Costs exclude accommodation.

There are two bursaries – one full one and one at 50% off the cost (£2750) – to give away to the people who write the most persuasive letter to howies about why they want to make a difference, and why they can.

So time to get writing. It’s an amazing opportunity.

For full details: www.dolectures.com

Do Lectures has been set up as a not for profit organisation. Its purpose is to build the world’s best resource for doers. And to provide all that content for free to everyone in the hope that the doers of the world will inspire the rest of us to make a positive change.

The date has been set for this year’s Do Lectures. September 3rd – 7th. 

It will take place at fforest, down here in West Wales. There will be 80 places in total. 40 of the places will be sold to private individuals, companies etc.  

They will effectively pay for the other 40 students to attend for free. Last year we funded it solely from our Earth Tax.  

This year we want it to stand on its own two feet so we can donate our Earth Tax to other good causes. So the Do Lectures is looking for donations and sponsorship. To make a donation, please go to the website www.dolectures.co.uk  

The names of the 20 speakers will be released May 1st.