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You have the power to help us change the trajectory of a child’s life. Your donation enables us to bring about sustainable change through our evidence based Surf Therapy, Research and Advocacy, and Partnerships training work, reaching 100s of coaches and 1000s of children annually.
Donations to Waves for Change are tax deductible
Section 18A tax certificates are available
Corporates can partner with us through CSI funding and B-BBEE options.
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Surf Therapy is holistic
It costs R250 per session
43 Coaches
Trained coaches delivering weekly Surf Therapy sessions
2500 Children
Surf Therapy programmes run for 10 months across 5 dedicated beach sites.
Transport
Gets kids safely to the beach from their communities, and home again
Food
Each participant surfer receives a warm nutritional meal after every session
Debrief Psychologist
Our Surf Mentors cannot carry childrens’ stories alone.
Luxolo, Mentor, Waves for ChangeWaves for change taught me to be independent and have hope for tomorrow. If I fall I know that I can rise again. Life is full of challenges, but I should not give up!
Amber, Surf Mentor, Muizenberg SiteI'm a caring coach making a change in kids' lives by helping them with their mental health, to think more positively.
Fura, Mentor, Waves for ChangeWaves for Change had a big role in facilitating racial inclusion and diversity at the beach. When I started surfing as a child, there were hardly any black people, and it was mostly men. Now, everyone surfs, especially women. Words that describe W4C for me - Freedom. Peace. Love. Care.
Sihle, Surf Mentor, Monwabisi SiteI have developed some self confidence because usually I was not the type of person who believes in himself but now I believe in myself and also I have found some sense of belonging and I'm more positive.
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