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CAPTURE: A WAVES Documentary to Film in March



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.

Roberto "Muelas" Meza named as WAVES Peru first Ambassador



December 11, 2009    Muelas has been a supporter of WAVES since it's inception. He has trained our main surf instructor Holggers, been a source of advice and inspiration for us. The inauguration was an opportunity to recognize his contributions and formalize our mutually beneficial agreement going forward.

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Voluntourism

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.

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.