Photography by Yassine Sellame, CJF Morocco, CJF Perú, Tamara Kobel & Freedom Skatepark Jamaica
From new ramps in Peru to expanding community programming in Morocco and steady grassroots leadership in Jamaica, 2024 was a year of momentum across all Concrete Jungle Foundation locations. With support from our global CJFamily, we continued to deepen our local impact through skateboarding as a tool for personal and community development.
Here’s a look back at the highlights from the past year—and a glimpse at what’s ahead.
🇲🇦 CJF Morocco: A Year of Local Growth & Big Wins
2024 marked a full year of programming at the Fiers et Forts Skatepark in Tameslouht, led entirely by our all-local team. Across 298 Edu-Skate and open skate sessions, the team reached 211 unique Edu-Skate participants, with 37.4% of girls—a major step forward, thanks in part to the launch of new girls-only sessions.
This 7th season was not only consistent—it was creative, community-driven, and full of new ideas. From trick challenges and life-skills workshops to zine-making, DJ sessions, and mural painting with Moroccan tiles, the skatepark evolved into a vibrant space for learning, expression, and connection. A major milestone: their first group of Edu-Skate graduates—the "Skate Heroes"—who designed their own T-shirts and video project, and began mentoring younger skaters.
With continued support from partners like New Line Skateparks, The Skateroom, and the energy of the wider CJFamily, CJF Morocco continues to grow as a locally led, community-rooted skateboarding initiative. In 2025, the focus is on deepening youth engagement, more skatepark construction and continuing to grow Morocco’s skate community from the ground up.
🛹 A New Skate Spot in Mirleft: Morocco’s Coastal Skatepark
In November, CJF completed the Mirleft Skatepark, our second construction project in Morocco. Located in the town’s central square, the 985m² park was built in partnership with Wonders Around the World and Association Mirleft Surf. The space blends functionality and Moroccan design, featuring local mosaics, Berber symbols, and even a skateable boat.
The construction process also served as a platform for youth empowerment. Through our Planting Seeds Apprenticeship Programme, seven apprentices—including six Moroccans—gained hands-on training in skatepark building, carpentry, and metalwork.
The opening celebration brought together dozens of people from the community, skaters from across the country, live music, and a vibrant sense of community ownership. With support from a CJF Impact Grant, Association Mirleft Surf will now lead the park’s programming in 2025.
🇵🇪 Ramping Things Up in Northern Peru
Led by local builder Jhikson Akamine, CJF Perú completed two new mini-ramps in 2024—one in Canoas de Punta Sal, and one in Buenos Aires Sur, Trujillo—as part of the "5 Cities, 5 Mini Ramps" project.
These builds were deeply community-based. Through the Planting Seeds Apprenticeship, youth skaters like Max Coveña and Salvador Castillo took leading roles in construction—learning how to mix concrete, shape transitions, and work with carpentry tools.
This project is only halfway complete, with three more ramps planned for 2025. Each build aims to strengthen access to skateboarding in rural and coastal regions, while empowering young people with construction skills and new opportunities.
🎓 Learning on Four Wheels: Peru Education Grant
The newly built ramp in Trujillo also became a classroom—hosting two full seasons of Edu-Skate and girls-only sessions funded by CJF’s Education Grant.
Led by Arissa Moreno and Andre “Karman” Sanchez, the program reached around 40 unique participants, with nearly half of them girls. Sessions combined skateboarding with life skills development: building trust, navigating emotional safety, setting personal goals, and more. Arissa also created a tailored curriculum for the girls-only sessions, fostering a safe and supportive environment for young girls to learn and lead.
The year wrapped up with community events, beach days, graffiti jams, and shared meals—a celebration of everything the youth had achieved together. While the second season shifted toward mixed sessions due to attendance patterns, there’s strong interest in continuing girls-only programming in 2025.
🇯🇲 Holding It Down in Jamaica
In Bull Bay, we continued our support for the Freedom Skatepark Foundation with an organizational support grant—used to cover a year of park insurance and help keep the space safe and accessible.
The Freedom Skatepark team continues to operate independently, running local events and mentoring youth with consistency and care. We’re proud to back their efforts and celebrate the strength of Jamaica’s homegrown skate community.
Thanks for being part of the journey. Whether you donated, volunteered, shared our story, or simply followed along—you’re part of this movement.
As we roll into 2025, we’re carrying forward the lessons, momentum, and community power built over the past year. With stronger local teams, new ramps ahead, and programs led by those who know their communities best, the year ahead is full of potential.
Stay tuned—and as always, keep skating
🛠 Want to Dive Deeper?
For a closer look at each project, check out our full 2024 Impact Reports on our website.
Concrete Jungle Foundation is a non-profit organisation that builds skateparks and runs youth programmes for communities around the world.
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