Rebuilding El Paredón Buena Vista Earlier this year, a devastating fire tore through the coastal village of El Paredón Buena Vista, Guatemala. Homes, small businesses, and surf shacks were destroyed — leaving many families without shelter or income. Edgar Guillén from Christian Surfers Guatemala, a long-time friend and local leader, reached out to Groundswell Aid...
From Cape Town to the Jungle: The Wild Journey of Surfboards to Madagascar At Groundswell Aid, our mission is to uplift grassroots projects where surfing and poverty intersect. Our vision is to harness the generosity of the global surf community to bring tangible support that leads to transformed lives. What recently unfolded in Mahambo, Madagascar,...
Wave Point Foundation is a community-focused initiative in Jeffreys Bay, dedicated to empowering young people through surfing, sports, and mentorship. Their programs aim to keep youth active, build confidence, and provide opportunities for personal growth both in and out of the water. Recently, Wave Point received much-needed sports gear, including soccer balls and tennis rackets,...
In September, the Groundswell Aid crew, featuring Sylven and Crusoe, joined forces with Jason Mendonca, the National Director of Christian Surfers South Africa, for a coastal outreach trip filled with purpose, connection, and a few unforgettable moments. The team headed from Jeffreys Bay up to Durban, distributing freshly printed Surfers Bibles and visiting several key...
Supporting La Red After Tropical Storm Alberto When Tropical Storm Alberto struck the coastal areas of El Salvador, it brought relentless rainfall that flooded homes and devastated entire communities. In response, Groundswell Aid partnered with La Red, a local organization led by Salvador Castellanos, to provide urgent relief to families in need. Through our relief...
New Surfboards, New Hope A success story made possible through your generous support and our partnership with the Ball Project. Together, we’ve helped strengthen the incredible work being done by Pater Surf School in La Paloma, Uruguay. Recognizing the wear and tear from constant use, Groundswell Aid provided five new Brazilian Pipeline soft boards, perfect...
New Sports Field Brings Joy to Siargao Community 🇵🇭 At the beginning of this year, Groundswell Aid was able to support Dom from Christian Surfers Philippines with their surf program in Siargao. During this time, we also heared about a fundraiser for a sportfield for Nissi Christian Academy, which is the school where Dom’s wife...
Projecto Zoe joins the Groundswell Aid Family In February 2024, we were honored to welcome Projecto Zoe from Salvador, Brazil, into the Groundswell Aid family. Founded in 2019 by André Galvão, Projecto Zoe was born out of Surfistas de Cristo Brasil (Christian Surfers Brazil) and has become a beacon of hope in the community of...