Team #WeTwo
Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith came together to challenge who gets to experience the world's wild places — and to show that adventure can be for everyone, regardless of background.
Two explorers.
One bigger idea.
That’s where Phoebe Smith and Dwayne Fields come in.
Known for their solo escapades, they both felt under-represented in the adventure world and in the media.
Together, they decided to team up to show that anyone — regardless of background — can make their wildest dreams come true.
Their shared ambition became the foundation for #WeTwo: an idea built around access, adventure, representation and the belief that extraordinary experiences should not belong only to a privileged few.
Adventure should be
within reach.
The #WeTwo Foundation was created by Dwayne Fields and his expedition teammate Phoebe Smith with the ambition of creating life-changing expedition opportunities for young people who may not otherwise have access to them.
Antarctica.
One of the last
great wildernesses.
Antarctica is one of the last great wildernesses on earth — a destination that many people might think they would never reach, even in their wildest dreams.
But it is shrinking. The original #WeTwo campaign asked an important question: how can we expect people to care about places like Antarctica if they never get the opportunity to see them with their own eyes?
The vision was about giving young people the chance to experience an extraordinary environment directly — to encounter wildlife, see the landscape and understand why protecting our planet matters.
The campaign recognised that throughout history, people who get to visit places like Antarctica on expedition have often been the privileged few.
Opening the outdoors
to more people.
Dwayne’s wider work focuses particularly on encouraging young people growing up in inner cities to get outside, experience nature and engage with a life they may not previously have experienced.
Access
Creating opportunities for people who may not traditionally see themselves represented in adventure.
Confidence
Using challenging experiences to help young people discover what they can achieve.
Nature
Building a stronger connection between people, natural spaces and the outdoors.
Opportunity
Showing young people that extraordinary experiences can become part of their story.
Different journeys.
Shared purpose.
Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith each built their own reputations through exploration and adventure before joining forces around a bigger mission.
Dwayne Fields
Explorer · Adventurer · Broadcaster
Phoebe Smith
Explorer · Writer · Adventurer
More than
a destination.
The original #WeTwo expedition vision was about taking a group of under-privileged young people from across Britain to Antarctica.
Dwayne and Phoebe intended to take the group on a specially chartered expedition ship, creating an experience that could broaden horizons and create lasting memories.
The campaign was also conceived around environmental awareness, asking how people can develop a deeper connection to the planet and the places that need protecting.
Support for the
#WeTwo vision.
Dwayne is an incredible man who is a huge inspiration to thousands of young people across the UK. As one of our leading Scout Ambassadors he works tirelessly to support Scouts gain experiences and skills that will set them apart in their lives.— Bear Grylls
His WeTwo expedition is going to be a landmark moment in British pioneering — supporting and helping young people achieve their goals.
I’m delighted to endorse Dwayne Fields. It takes a lot of courage, tenacity and will to start a challenge of this nature.— Ben Fogle
I love the fact that he has broken the mould, and that he actively seeks to inspire young people particularly in our inner cities, to explore the countryside and to embark on and embrace challenges of their own.
The adventure
continues.
Explore more about Dwayne's work, follow the latest adventures and discover the wider mission behind #WeTwo.