Dawn Patrol Wines sponsored the pilot programme, launching successfully in April 2022 and to date have continued to contribute sponsorship via proceeds from every wine sale. During the programme, the chosen students graduate after five immersive sessions to become official Ocean Ambassadors. These ambassadors now create ripple effects through beach clean-ups and public speaking at other schools. Having successfully completed various rounds, this empowering initiative has since grown to include other partners such as Surf Pop, Sentinel Ocean Alliance, Little Optimist Trust, and the Roxy Davis Foundation, working directly with their youth groups.
Ocean & soul
Ocean Pledge & Dawn Patrol Wines
THE VOICE OF THE OCEANS AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME
Founded by longboarding champion Diony Lalieu, Ocean Pledge drives ocean conservation through education and accountability-based pledges. In 2022, we partnered with global speaker Verity Price to launch the Ocean Ambassadors Programme, empowering youth with public speaking skills and a passion for the ocean.
Each session features hand-picked ocean industry speakers chosen by Diony for conservation education. Verity provides coaching in communication, public speaking, and leadership. The “Source-to-Sea” day offers practical learning at the Save Our Seas Foundation with ecosystem exploration, beach clean-ups, and tidal pool education. The inaugural group graduated on the 10th of August 2022, and now lead initiatives at other schools, setting a new standard for their peers. The programme’s success is evident not only in the children’s enjoyment and genuine love for the ocean but also in their remarkable growth in confidence, demonstrated through public speaking, storytelling, and overcoming fears. Furthermore, this programme thrives thanks to our wine supporters, as proceeds from each case sold provide vital sponsorship for initiatives like these. With the success of these diverse participants, we eagerly anticipate the great leaders our next group will become.
OUR GIVE-BACK INITIATIVE IN ACTION
A six-week program that equips young people with public speaking skills to help save our oceans.
