Concrete Jungle Foundation (CJF) builds skateparks & runs youth
programmes for communities around the world.
Concrete Jungle Foundation (CJF) builds skateparks & runs youth programmes for communities around the world.
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The Luanda Skatepark was built in late 2018 in partnership with New Line Skateparks and the Angola Skateboarding Union (ASU), which today manages on the ground activities.
The Freedom Skatepark was built by CJF in 8 Miles, Bull Bay in the spring of 2020. Today we provide youth programmes, loaner boards, workshops, community activities and regular contests for the local beneficiaries. We also employ local staff as well as host international volunteers.
1300 sqm skatepark
156 children impacted through Edu-Skate
30% female participation
1800+ skateboards loaned
8 local staff employed
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The Alto Trujillo Skatepark was CJF’s first project, built on the grounds of a school in Trujillo back in 2017. Our Edu-Skate programme, now part of the school curriculum, is managed by our local staff and international volunteers. We also organise weekend activities and workshops for the kids.
150 sqm skatepark
235 children impacted through Edu-Skate
40% female participation
9 local youth employed
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Age: 6-16
"Providing positive life-skills through skateboarding to disadvantaged children."
Age: 16+
"Paid apprenticeship programmes developing employable skills (e.g. multimedia, construction, project management) for young adults."
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I was nervous, battling second thoughts of even going. What if I dislike the work? What if I can’t do what’s required? Life can be beautiful even if you don't feel completely comfortable, I tell myself ...
Read moreConcrete Jungle Family is our global community of supporters, skateboarders, students and parents that share our mission to empower children through skateboarding, youth programmes and community development.
With the support of the Family, we have over the past three years been able to...
By donating 5€ or more a month you can join the Concrete Jungle Family, help us support the hundreds of youth we work with around the world, as well as help us build more skateparks for communities in need.
All Family Members also get -25% off everything in our online shop!
Thank you for helping us spread the positive seeds of skateboarding.
Referral programme
Concrete Jungle Family is our global community of supporters, skateboarders, students and parents that share our mission to empower children through skateboarding, youth programmes and community development.
With the support of the Family, we have over the past three years been able to...
By donating 5€ or more a month you can join the Concrete Jungle Family, help us support the hundreds of youth we work with around the world, as well as help us build more skateparks for communities in need.
All Family Members also get -25% off everything in our online shop!
Thank you for helping us spread the positive seeds of skateboarding.
Referral programme
