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 The 2021 Campaign
Dec 13, 2021 · 3 min read
My name is Jhikson Norman Taru Akamine Garcia. I was born on January 7, 2000, in Trujillo, northern Peru. When I was fourteen, my older neighbour gave me his board and I started skating. That unquestionably changed the course of my life.
Mar 26, 2021 · 4 min read
In this interview Emilio Rodriguez gives us insight into his own journey with skateboarding and his projects with CJF Peru. Emilio is a passionate skater, originally from Huancayo, Peru, who has been working with CJF Peru for over a year. He has been helpful with a little bit of everything: relations with local governments and other NGOs, programme management and as an Edu-Skate teacher.
Mar 20, 2021 · 4 min read
Today we get to know the person behind all the pictures from Peru shared on CJF’s platforms. Since the beginning, Jesus has been documenting CJF’s Peru journey and capturing the essence of the work we do through his lense.
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.
Team Manager
Andre Sanchez Villar, 'Karman'
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.
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