A weekend with Wave of Hope From October 16th to 19th, our Groundswell Aid manager Sylven had the privilege of joining Senzo, the leader of Genesis Wave of Hope, for a powerful leadership camp weekend on the South Coast of South Africa. The friendship between Senzo and Sylven goes back to 2022, shortly after the...
Stoke Valley Surf Club Stoked with New Boards We’re stoked to share that the Stoke Valley Surf Club (Christian Surfers Cape Town) has received brand-new bodyboards and surfboards, we are so blessed to be able to partner up with RYD thanks to the incredible support of the Ball Project! These young, passionate surfers, affectionately known...
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,...
Our intern Crusoe at Groundswell Aid recently returned from an incredible week in Baja, Mexico, where he joined the Christian Surfers US crew for their annual Cold Water Campout and visited one of our newest partner projects — Aleph Baja. Crusoe shares: This trip was truly a gift. It gave me a deeper appreciation for...
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...