2023 Teens Dream - Re-Connecting with Nature Teens Expedition

I dream of becoming a global reality TV Star changing the face of reality TV around the world from featuring exaggerated lifestyles of celebrities to addressing the most challenging humanitarian concerns affecting the globe.  In this dream, Re-Connecting with Nature becomes a transformative and healing journey for teenagers facing mental health challenges as they navigate the complex transition into adulthood. Reality TV becomes a powerful tool, providing teenagers challenged with their mental well being, each year with a unique platform to rediscover themselves, connect with nature, and embark on a healing journey.

The Re-Connecting with Nature Teens Expedition aligns with 6 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being: The project directly addresses mental health challenges faced by teenagers, contributing to the goal of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.
2. SDG 4: Quality Education: By providing a unique platform for teenagers to engage in reality TV with a focus on personal development and community-inspired tourism, the project supports the broader goal of ensuring inclusive and quality education.
3. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: The involvement of teenagers in community-inspired development through tourism can contribute to the promotion of sustainable economic growth and the creation of decent work opportunities.
4. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Through community-inspired development, particularly in the realm of sustainable tourism, the project aligns with the goal of making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
5. SDG 15: Life on Land: Immersing teenagers in nature as part of the healing journey contributes to the broader goal of protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
6. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals: The collaboration between the project, the teenagers, and the communities establishes a model for fostering partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.