235
children impacted through Edu-Skate
173
classes held
40%
female participation
6
6 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
Oct 2, 2020 · 2 min read
On Friday, March 13th, six and a half months ago, we did our usual closing circle at “La Rampa,” our skate ramp in Cerrito de La Virgen, Huanchaco. This circle is one of our favorite times during an Edu-Skate lesson because both kids and volunteers have the opportunity to share what they learned and how they felt that day ...
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Apr 27, 2017 · Pictures
The Alto-Trujillo Skatepark explained, browse to the best pictures taken during the Alto Trujillo Skatepak build.
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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”
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“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
Administration and Finance
Jhikson Akamine
Public Relations and Development
Arissa Moreno
Photography and Design
Jesus Rengifo Saldaña
Marketing Assistant and Social Media
Alfonso Veintimilla
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
Has skateboarding helped you develop skills that helped you grow as a person? Hyped to teach local youth and spread the love further? Then this position is for you. As an Edu-Skater you don’t just skateboard with our students, you organise classes to educate them on life-skills through skateboarding as part of the Edu-Skate programme.
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.
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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.
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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.
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