Concrete jungle foundation is an international non-profit organization that builds skateparks and runs youth programming for marginalised communities around the world. Today, they’re launching a new project to support kids in northern Peru! Two skateparks & youth programmes for 300 kids, happening this summer. Check the project and support the campaign.
The skateparks
During spring 2021 the local team and international volunteers will first build the Cerrito Skatepark and then the Lobitos Bowl. The skateparks are some 550 km apart along the north-Peruvian coast.
The Cerrito Skatepark will be a 100% freely accessible skatepark which will serve the children and youth of Cerrito de la Virgen, a deprived community off the coast of Huanchaco. In addition, it will cater both to NGOs and the already existing surf and skate communities in the area.
The Lobitos Bowl will be the most northern skatepark in Peru. It will be a 100% freely accessible skatepark, also catering both to NGOs and the already existing skate- and surf communities in the region.
Youth Programmes
CJF doesn’t only build skateparks but facilitates positive youth development (PYD) programming at all their project locations in order to maximize the benefits for the children. This is what they have planned for the new youth space:
- Edu-Skate Programme: CJF’s flagship youth development programme will run at the Cerrito Skatepark, offering free skateboarding and life-skills classes to children aged 6-16. The programme also includes free loaner boards and safety equipment, workshops and contests, as well as seasonal excursions with the kids.
- Planting Seeds Apprenticeship Programme: Offering paid apprenticeship programmes for youth aged 16+ in photography and videography, editing and multimedia production, entrepreneurship and project management, as well as skatepark construction and repair.
- Homework programme: In partnership Otra Cosa Network and Moomin Language School we will also facilitate a new homework and English-teaching programme
