235
children impacted through Edu-Skate
173
classes held
40%
female participation
5
permanent staff
3
freelancers
Located on the northern coast of Peru, Trujillo is the third most populous city in the country. It is a hot and bustling place, nestled in between sloping hills and desert fields stretching towards the sea. In the city center old colonial buildings glisten in the sun, and you might even catch the occasional tourist that’s wandered off the beaten track. But on the hillside communities surrounding the city, life speaks another story. Here, in Alto Trujillo, poverty, crime and gang violence are a rampant and everyday part of life.
The Alto Trujillo Skatepark was built on the grounds of a local school by some 40 international and local volunteers in 2017. Funded by individual private donations from all over the world, the 150 sqm skatepark was Concrete Jungle Foundation’s first full-scale international project.
Our Edu-Skate programme is part of the school’s curriculum and has been running for over three years with the help of international volunteers and local staff.
The Skatepark
Mar 2, 2021 · 5 min read
Alfonso a.k.a. “Foncho” is the longest standing member of the CJF Peru team, and this interview shows why. His love and dedication to skateboarding is proven both on and off the board. Foncho has experienced first-hand how important it is to get up after falling down. And to stay positive, in life as in skateboarding. Listen up, here’s a thoroughly true skater.
Feb 18, 2021 · 5 min read
Every crew has this one certain person that you can always count on – whatever it is, whenever you call, whatever you’re asking for – this person will be there for you. Jhikson is this special person in CJF Perú, having helped out whenever there was need and desperation.
Feb 11, 2021 · 6 min read
Arissa Moreno Ruiz is one of those selflessly driven human beings that just get things done. She’s a local from Trujillo, she’s 26-years old, and she’s the newly appointed Country Manager of CJF Peru. We sat down with her to talk about the Cerrito de la Virgen project location, which she will be managing once construction is done. Sit back, relax and learn more about CJF Peru.
Article - 7min read
“Learning through shadowing professionnal builder was a once in a life time opportunity. I feel more confident with the construction industry now”
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Article - 7min read
“Learning through shadowing professionnal builder was a once in a life time opportunity. I feel more confident with the construction industry now”
Read moreCheck out our Peru IG channel for daily news from the local team.
Meet the homies behind the scene.
This local team handles the day to day activities at the Peru project. Much respect.
Programme Management
Emilio Rodriguez
Photography and Design
Jesus Rengifo Saldaña
Our ongoing activities in Peru rely on the dedication and support of both local skaters as well as international volunteers. Keen to get involved on the ground?
Minimum time commitment: 1 month
Minimum time commitment: 1 month
Have you experienced the positive influence skateboarding can have on your personal development and the development of a community? Are you excited to support a rising skateboard community and spread the love and benefits of skateboarding with the youths that can benefit from it the most? Come volunteer at one of our projects and experience first-hand the powerful impact our skateparks have in developing countries. You can compose your own volunteering experience based on your passions and the fields our projects need support in. Take a look at our volunteering packs for more information and fill out an application form if you're ready to take the next step!
Learn more about this role through the Peru Volunteer Pack.
Apply nowMinimum time commitment: 6 months
Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Do you have the experience, skills and/or interest to take on more responsibilities as a volunteer and develop skills in management, organisation and leadership? Then this one might be for you. As project manager you’ll be leading on-the-ground activities at the skatepark as well as managing the local team and international volunteers. Minimum time commitment: 6 months, but more perks.
Learn more about this role through the Peru Volunteer Pack.
Apply now
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
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
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