WYI Step Out Australia is excited to launch its first ever national event... dare2bare! And now we are daring YOU to be a part of it. We are currently seeking passionate individuals to step out of their comfort zones and step up to the dare! The dare...
WYI Step Out Australia is daring you go without the bare necessities for 24 hours whilst raising awareness and funds for two worthy WYI projects. At 12noon on Saturday 14th January you will be required to meet at a designated Melbourne outdoor space and spend 24 hours experiencing life without the bare necessities. You will be allowed to bring only one thing with you....a $2 coin! The dare includes:
- Consuming only food and water which you can obtain for free or with your precious $2 coin.
- Spending a night outside in the elements with only natural shelter such as trees and with no sleeping equipment (except for what you can develop with your imagination and free materials).
- Surrendering all technology including phones, I-phones, I-pods, (and everything else beginning with an I) and dressing only in your dare2bare shirt and non-branded clothing.
The challenge...
Rally your friends, family, workmates, local businesses and community to support the cause and sponsor your participation in the challenge.
- Advocate for people who live without bare necessities all around the world by seeking donations from the general public throughout the 24-hour challenge.
The cause....
Funds raised from dare2bare will go towards two very important WYI projects:
- The construction of a medical clinic in a small village situated on Lake Victoria in Western Kenya called Odede.
- The WYI Emerging Leaders Program which is helping to provide life changing and personal development opportunities for disadvantaged Indigenous youth.
The conditions...
dare2bare conditions include:
- You must be over 18 years of age.
- Bring no possessions except a $2 coin which you may choose to spend however you wish (WYI Step Out Australia will arrange to safely store all of your other belongings).
- Agree to the WYI Fundraising Terms and Conditions. Funds raised from dare2bare will go towards two very important WYI projects, as outlined in the attached document.
- HAVE FUN
If you would like to participate in the 2012 World Youth International Step Out Australia dare2bare National Event then please complete the (registration form) by December 16, 2011. As soon as you register, Step Out Australia will send you a fundraising pack in the post and will be in regular email contact as the event approaches. For more information please email kyla.raby@worldyouth.org.au. The background... Step Out Australia is a volunteer-run initiative of World Youth International. Our mission is to engage with people who want to inspire positive change and we are committed to bringing together the local and global community to act. We have teams of passionate individuals all over Australia that frequently come together and STEP OUT of their comfort zones, meet likeminded people and inspire each other to live life passionately.For over two years, Step Out volunteers have been facilitating action to alleviate poverty in the developing world through funds and awareness raising campaigns. So far $60 000 has been raised and countless lives have been impacted. dare2bare is Step Out Australia's first national event and will bring together volunteers from all over the country, allowing an amazing network of people to truly make a difference. Register Online or  Download the Register Form | 
