We all have within us the call of adventure.
Outward Bound South Africa answers with outdoor education programmes that enable young people to discover their personal potential.
We form part of Outward Bound International
the world’s largest, non-profit experiential teaching organisation. Over the past 30 years, we’ve had a deep and lasting impact on more than 65 000 young lives. Our skilled facilitators apply “learning through adventure” as a positive and immersive teaching tool using South Africa’s inspiring and varied natural landscapes is our campus. This bypasses barriers and empowers participants to realise the resilience and inner resources they need to be truly unstoppable.
Our programmes
Climb, seek, paddle, learn…
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Preventative Gender Based Violence
Journey to Safety: Fundraiser for Reliable Bakkies
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School and corporate groups
From 1Day leadership courses to 14day camps.
These challenging outdoor programmes takes young people out of their comfort zones to help grow an understanding of their personal abilities, a stronger sense of community responsibility and a compassion for others and the environment.
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Team building
“No man is an island entire of itself, every man is a piece of the continent” John Donne.
We run programmes for sports teams, entire grades in a particular school, even for groups of teachers or corporate clients.
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Community courses
Youth development, GBV, crime prevention, rehabilitation support and other specialized programmes
These courses are designed to empower victims and create better members of our society.
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Positive impact for me, we and the world
Changing young lives, igniting bright futures
Your generosity helps us more kids on learning journeys.
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SUCCESS STORY
SKA Sedgefield Kickboxing stands together to help and give hope to underserved youth.
Ambitious and determined 14 year old Dani, raised funds for 24 youth in need, to send them on am Outward bound experience, that will change the course of their lives forever. Thank you to Dani and all the donors that made this possible.
Help us create a Gender Equal Society
Outward Bound South Africa has recognised that the rates of gender-based violence have reached crisis proportions. There are not many programmes in South Africa that deal with young people and how they can play a role in preventing GBV from happening to them or to prevent them from becoming perpetrators of GBV in the future. That’s why we have partnered with Women Lead Movement, an NPO established in 2017, based in Cape Town, that promotes gender equality at grassroots level.
Together, we have created a preventative GBV intervention programme. Core to Outward Bound’s educational approach is creating an environment which challenges limiting and destructive belief systems. The programme is a transformative 5-day intervention that embodies experiential learning opportunities that educate and encourage growth and empowers girls and boys to become responsible and tolerant citizens who embrace differences.
The goal of this project is to provide tools and strategies to the youth to prevent and reduce gender-based violence to achieve violence-free communities.
A specific focus on the youth between the ages of 13-18 who are most susceptible to violence. However, the youth have an ability to influence their peers to adopt positive attitudes, mindsets and behaviors but they can only do so when they are equipped. “If you know better, you do better”.
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Our 30th Birthday wish came true
Thanks to the First Accent team and every single person who donated towards our Birthday tent campaign. We were able to purchase 50 brand new tents to keep our participants safe and warm. You have helped equip our youth with the tools they need to be truly unstoppable.
Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.
“At Outward Bound I have learnt lots of things e.g. overcoming my fears and learning how to work in a group and to help others instead of being negative.”