- We have COURAGE - we are not afraid to face our fears and the many challenges presented to us in the battle to save our oceans.
- We are HONEST - we are honest in our intentions and actions, with others, in what we stand for, and above all with ourselves.
- We are PERSISTENT - we are incredibly persistent and realize that anything worth accomplishing requires substantial effort and the strength to face adversity.
- We have COMPASSION - we have an open heart and believe we need to live gently on our planet, and that all creatures have a right to life, no less than ours.
- We are SINCERE - We will do what we say we will do. Speaking and doing are the same action.
- We are LOYAL - we are intensely loyal to the cause we represent, to the sharks, dolphins, turtles, whales, seals and the 30 million species who depend upon us as they have no voice, and to our fellow AfriOceans Warriors. The only exceptions are those that would cause us to give up the next, and last, attribute.
- We have HONOUR - we are mindful of our honour. How we behave is a reflection of who we are. Our honour defines us as an AfriOceans Warrior. We therefore would never be involved in anything that would bring dishonor upon us, the sharks and the oceans we fight for, and our fellow AfriOceans Warriors.
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What is the Importance of this Programme?
The oceans are our life support system but they, and our planet's environment in general, are in peril: global warming combined with environmental degradation, fast-dwindling natural resources, and imminent shortages of food is forcing us into a future filled with many uncertainties for our own survival. An army of conservation warriors is urgently needed to help us win the battle against human greed, ignorance and destructive ways. Our children can be these warriors who, with the right leadership and guidance, can influence massive, positive changes in institutional, governmental and business policies.Armed with the correct knowledge and tools these young AfriOceans Warriors will take positive action, raise awareness and help save our oceans by becoming the Voice of our Oceans.
Who are the AfriOceans Warriors?
In 2009, 430 young South Africans hiked 8km to present a scroll outlining 10 issues that are affecting our Oceans. Now it has become a 3 year programme and you can be part of it too! It’s time to take ACTION
What were the 10 issues in the AfriOceans Warriors Scroll?
1. Climate change.
2. Over fishing.
3. Poaching.
4 .Marine pollution.
5. Improved protection for South Africa's sharks.
6. Illegal fishing in our waters.
7. Food Security and poor people.
8. Protect our wetlands & clean our rivers.
9. Poor management of our resources.
10. Compliance & oversight.
What is our Strategy?
We are moving from Awareness to ACTION – over the next 3 years we will reach170 000 children along our coastline – inspiring them, educating them and giving the tools and skills needed to save our Oceans and move towards a new GREEN world!
How do I become an AfriOceans Warrior?
1.Support the content of the scroll.
2.Step into your power and do everything you can to defend the scroll and help our oceans
3.Pay an annual Membership fee of R 50 for kids and R100 for adults.
4.You will receive a limited edition ‘I am an AfriOceans Warrior’ button to show you are an AWESOME AfriOceans Warrior.
5.A personalised Tribe membership card.
6. 4 Quarterly Online newsletters a year.
7.Opportunities to meet other AfriOceans Warriors.
8.Start an AWESOME Tribe or Join one near you.
9.Join many other AfriOceans Warriors in taking ACTION for our Oceans.
10.Join one of our AWEsome Survivor Events, Holiday or school programmes.
Here’s our 10 AWESOME ways to Save our Oceans:
1. Become an AfriOceans Warrior today!
2. Cut down on Energy use in your home.
3. Save Water whenever you can.
4. Ride a Bike or Walk on short journey's.
5. Organise a Clean-up at your beach, wetland or river.
6. Tell people as much as you can about Climate Change.
7. Plant as many indigeneous waterwise trees as you can.
8. Use a cloth shopping bag.
9. Only eat fish from Sustainable fisheries.
10.Tell as many people as you can about the AfriOceans Warriors.
Each point is providing a positive Action to support the 10 points in the Scroll.
Now send us your 10 AWESOME ways to save our Oceans: Post your 10 AWESOME ways to save the planet on Facebook and Stand a chance to win awesome prizes.
How do i make Contact?
Contact: Terry at 021 7821348 or 084 6801354 Email: awesome@aoca.org.za
Website : www.aoca.org.za
Facebook: AfriOceans Warriors & AfriOceans Conservation Alliance
How to I Join? Click here...
So what does the programme involve?
Volunteerism, skills training and giving back to their communities are all key parts of the Programme, which is made up of 5 different parts:
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