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Volunteer in Peru: Check out our current volunteer opportunities in Peru. Make a difference in the lives of youth while surfing great waves in Lobitos. You will assist in our ongoing Educational Surf programming. Learn more...
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WAVES was created to link passion with purpose; it aims to bridge the educational and economic gap between wealthy surfers and members of rural coastal communities, especially youth. In the past year, our staff and volunteers have helped over 200 residents in Lobitos, Peru, and the surrounding area. We hope to reach many more this year, and we need your help! We're raising funds to purchase a passenger van, so we can provide safe, reliable transportation for the youth in our educational programs, and so that we can expand our reach to the neighboring towns. Join us at 2 Cooper Square (E 4th & Bowery) in NYC for an evening of refreshing fun, as we enjoy the sunset on the rooftop pool, and raffle off some fantastic prizes from our generous sponsors, including original art, apparel, and a custom painted surfboard! VIP attendees will be treated to a private director's screening of Capture: A WAVES Documentary. VIP Tickets are $75, and include the screening, the pool party, three hours open bar, and one raffle ticket. Regular admission ($35 in advance, $40 at the door) includes the pool party and two hours open bar. VIP Screening and reception will begin at 7pm, with general admission/pool party starting at 8pm. Tickets will be available for purchase online at noon on July 13, 2010. Tickets are limited, so make sure to get yours early! Raffle tickets will be available at the party. BUY TICKETS HERE! For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact: poolparty@WAVESfordevelopment.org. Preview Capture: A WAVES Documentary 
Their website states: "Forix was founded in 2008 as a means of bringing together philanthropic dollars with international projects which seek to enable the betterment of communities. Forix believes that the needs of communities change over time, and among communities there are different priorities. Many foundations champion a single cause in working to improve a particular situation or series of situations which are linked to one another. At Forix, we see which groups have particular needs in order to advance the improvement of their lives and conditions." 
Start Time: Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 7:00pm End Time: Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 1:00am Location: Beban Park @ Cenntennial Building Street: 2300 Bowen Road City/Town: Nanaimo, BC 
March 20, 2010 WAVES for Development had a presence at the Noosa Festival of Surfing, in Queensland Australia. The Surf Expo, as part of the festival, provided an opportunity for surf related companies and charities to promote their services to the Festival participants and visitors. The festival, sponsored by Global Surf Industries, included surf competitions, a demonstration of finless surfing, a surf memorabilia auction, live music to surf footage, surf films, a music festival and much more. The festival co-incided with a cyclone swell that ensured ideal surfing conditions for the entire week's activities. WAVES Director of Voluntourism, Brendan McDonald, was on hand to promote our project in Lobitos to the surf industry and to potential volunteers from Australia. 
March 16, 2010 The CAPTURE film crew is currently shooting in Lobitos. The film follows volunteer Jeremy Koons as he helps launch WAVES' surf photography program for local young people. Follow the production blog to read daily updates and view the latest photos and videos from Peru. 
January 22, 2010 WAVES is excited to announce the production of CAPTURE: A WAVES Documentary. The film will share how WAVES volunteers are enriching their lives and those of people in coastal communities of Peru through surfing and service. As part of WAVES' plan to build a film and photography program, future volunteer Jeremy Koons has offered to share his passion and expertise to foster creativity, build confidence and develop skills that will be useful in the lives of local youth and potentially even earn them some money. During a two-week stint this March in Peru, Jeremy will launch a film and photography program. He'll take us through the experience by shooting before, during and after. The awareness and publicity created with this film and project will enrich lives and transform them. To finance the project, WAVES has teamed up with kickstarter.com, a funding platform for creative projects and endeavors. Check out WAVES' kickstarter page to watch a video of the proposal and become one of the film's backers. Building on the success of the pifworld campaign the money raised here will bring the best team together possible to launch the film, purchase additional equipment, and sustain the local program into the future. Learn MoreVoluntourism www.voluntourism.org - Extensive information on voluntourism for tour operators, non-profits, travelers, and volunteers. Publishes VolunTourist newsletter. www.adventureservicetourism.com - WAVES Executive Director Dave Aabo's musings on where Adventure meets Voluntourism. Adventure Travel Adventure Travel Trade Association - Promotes the adventure travel market and supports and represents its members. ATTA works to "Encourage sustainable and environmentally and culturally sensitive adventure travel practices." Off the Radar - An online newsletter for both travelers and operators. Off the Radar highlights "sustainable, environmentally sensitive travel; and who believe in incorporating the local people and traditions of the places where they operate." Ooh.com - A travel blog about interesting and adventurous things to do around the world. Surf News and Resources The Daily Stoke - The Daily Stoke offers surfing commentary and surf news: "when you're not surfing, surf here." Local Surfing Network - Surfing news and resources including surfing videos, surf conditions, and surf cams. New York Surf - "Surfing information for the New York area." Sunshine Coast Surf - Surf news and information from Austrailia's Sunshine Coast. Gold Coast Surf - Surf news and information from Austrailia's Gold Coast. Surfing and Sustainablility Beyond the Surface International - Beyond the Surface is a nonprofit corporation in the United States, currently applying for 501(c)3 tax-exempt charity status. Their mission is to eradicate youth homelessness in coastal communities worldwide and empower street children through the sport of surfing. Wave Tribe - A blog dedicated to surfing and sustainability, specifically “high quality ecological surf products that support a sustainable lifestyle.” Surfers Without Boarders - "Surfers Without Borders is a humanitarian aid organization dedicated to creating Projects that Teach Environmental Awareness, Reduce Ocean Pollution, Promote Sustainable Development, and Foster Good Relations between Surfers and Coastal Communities around the world." Kurikuy - An organization in Peru that brings travelers to visit and explore the country. Their profits go to develop our humanitarian & volunteer programs. Red Ethics - Founded by a contemporary seascape environmental artist, the organization's mission is to build community through providing youth educational activities, creative expression and opportunities to paint. Surfing and Volunteering Best Day Foundation - Best Day Foundation works with volunteers to give kids with special needs in California and New Jersey the opportunity to experience the thrill of surfing. Surfing in Latin America Chica Brava - All-girls Surf Camp in Nicaragua. surfinternships.com - Information about internship opportunities in the Latin America surf industry. Surfing in Peru Olas Peru - Information about Peruvian surfers, surfing in Peru, and Olas Peru. Olas Peru is the number one surf school in Peru and one of the oldest surf schools in Latin America. Surf en Peru - "Surf reports, tours, beaches, waves, photos, videos and more." Peru Azul - Peru surf guide and web cams. Save Panic Point and Cabo Blanco - Blog on efforts to save great surf spots in Northern Peru. Bodyboard North Peru - Blog from Northern Peru about bodyboarding in Peru. Bodyboard Nation - Bodyboard Peru site, complete with news, photos and videos. Local Magazine - Peruvian surf magazine, also includes adventure and extreme sports, music and tourism. Swimming and Safety Diversity in Aquatics - This US-based group promotes Diversity in Aquatics Programs there and abroad in an effort to decrease drowning around the world. Swim Strong Foundation - "The Swim Strong Foundation is a not for profit organization dedicated to inspire youth to achieve their potential through competitive swimming." Sport and Development International Platform on Sport and Development - This site is an "information resource centre dedicated entirely to Sport & Development." Details of projects and organizations around the world. The Hockey Foundation - A charity organization founded to “share happiness & change lives, one puck at a time.” Peace Passers - A nonprofit organization working to collect and distribute soccer supplies to people throughout the world. Youth Development Association for Children and their Environment - ANIA - A non-profit association promoting socially and environmentally friendly practices and values among children through innovative programming. |
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