Connecting social skate projects worldwide and exchanging knowledge and ideas on
the implementation of life-skills focussed skateboarding classes.
Concrete Jungle Foundation is an innovative non-profit that works to empower individuals and communities worldwide through fostering and sustaining the positive values inherent to skateboarding.
We build skateparks and run youth programmes to promote health and well-being, access to education, community development and economic growth.
Edu-Skate
Skateboarding-based life-skills programme for children aged 6-16.
Open Sessions
Free skateboarding every day.
Skateparks
Community hub & safe space
Events & Community Activities
Engaging youth & driving local ownership
Planting Seeds Apprenticeship
Developing hard skills through paid apprenticeships for youth aged 16+
Local Employment
Professional development for youth
We are active in Jamaica, Peru and Morocco.
The Cerrito Skatepark was built by CJF in the fall of 2021. With roots in the Alto Trujillo Skatepark built in 2018, it is our longest standing project location.
78 unique children impacted over 73 Edu-Skate classes.
186 total attendance over 16 Girls Skate sessions.
55% female participation across all programmes.
1035 skatepark visits.
100% locally run.
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The Freedom Skatepark & Youth Centre was built by CJF in the spring of 2020. It is our largest project location.
79 unique children impacted over 18 Edu-Skate classes.
18 total attendance over 12 Homework sessions
11 Enrichment activities took place.
29% female participation across all programmes.
989 skatepark visits.
100% locally run.
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The Fiers et Forts Skatepark was built by CJF in the spring of 2022. It was built on the grounds of an orphanage and currently serves 35 children living at the centre.
40 unique children impacted over 59 Edu-Skate classes.
187 total attendance over 15 Educational activities.
25% female participation across all programmes.
1113 skatepark visits.
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Connecting social skate projects worldwide to exchange knowledge, ideas and best practices on life-skills focused skateboard programming ‘Edu-Skate’.
8 countries.
8 skateboarding organizations.
400 children engaged in a life-skill focused sports programme.
Learn moreThe latest stories from our project locations and beyond.
Mar 21, 2023 · 3 min read
The Network offers a space for exchange that allows us to analyze the impact from a multilateral perspective. This not only guarantees more effective monitoring of the collective work as a network but is also an opportunity for learning and improvement that, in 2022, resulted in 100+ new life-skill-focused activity ideas to be included in our 2023 Edu-Skate curriculum.
Dec 29, 2022 · 4 min read
Luis Petersen talks about his thesis on the impact of the CJF Freedom Skatepark 2+ years after it was first built in Bull Bay, Jamaica. Here are his findings.
Dec 26, 2022 · 4 min read
Following up on our latest announcement about our construction apprentice Jhikson Akamine Garcia enrolling in the design course with the Skatepark School, we would like to introduce you to their mission to train skateboarders into the specific craft that is skatepark designing.
Dec 21, 2022 · 5 min read
We are very happy to announce that one of CJF’s previous apprentices, Jhikson Akamine Garcia from Peru, has been awarded a grant to attend a skatepark design course from pioneering school, The Skatepark School, an online training school created by industry professionals from Australia for anyone looking to get into the particular craft of skatepark design.
Concrete Jungle Family (CJFamily) is our global community of supporters that share our mission to empower individuals and communities worldwide through fostering and sustaining the positive values inherent to skateboarding.
With the support of the CJFamily, we have over the past five years been able to...
By donating 5€ or more a month you can join the CJFamily, help us support the hundreds of youth we work with around the world, as well as help us build more skateparks for communities that deserve them the most.
All CJFamily Members also get preferential consideration for volunteering, early-bird access to our documentaries, as well as -25% off everything in our online shop.
Thank you for helping us spread the positive seeds of skateboarding.
Other ways to donate
With the support of the CJFamily, we have over the past five years been able to...
By donating 5€ or more a month you can join the CJFamily, help us support the hundreds of youth we work with around the world, as well as help us build more skateparks for communities that deserve them the most.
All CJFamily Members also get preferential consideration for volunteering, early-bird access to our documentaries, as well as -25% off everything in our online shop.
Thank you for helping us spread the positive seeds of skateboarding.
Other ways to donate
