Their first 1000 days mattered.
But what if they missed that chance?
During early adolescence, the brain’s second growth spurt offers a chance to heal, grow, and rewireÂ
Surf Therapy meets young people in that moment—with connection, structure, and mental health support.
You’re Right On Time to make this chance count.
Donate via SnapScan
Dedicate as little as R200 per month to support all all inclusive Surf Therapy session. Your commitment helps us to get over 2,000 children in the water each year while planning for the future.
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Donations to Waves for Change are tax deductible
Section 18A tax certificates are available
Corporates can partner with us through CSI funding, sponsorships, and B-BBEE partnership.
Fundraise for Waves for Change
We are privileged to have a community of people who support us. Join them by championing a fundraising project or running an event in aid of Waves for Change.
Anyone can start fundraising or host a fundraiser. Whether you are a social media influencer, someone who loves running in the mountains, or prefers to have your tribe over for brunch on a Sunday, you can turn it into a fundraiser.
Surf Therapy is holistic
There are currently five Surf Therapy sites in South Africa with a centralised support and training hub in Cape Town.
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.
More ways to donate
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.
