Fiji Surf and Leadership Development Program for Kids

Bula!

We are fundraising for our 2025 Kids' Surf and Leadership Development Program.

WHO WE ARE:

Inia Nakalevu, director of Dream Surf Fiji, head surf coach, community leader

Lea Chin director of Lako Yoga, health and wellbeing educator, program coordinator

OUR VISION:

Our vision is two fold:

1. To build future leaders of Fiji through surfing.

2. To get more Fijian youth (especially girls) out to the surf

Surfing not only connects us to the ocean, it is also a tool for social change. Our program teaches children about leadership, discipline, time management, and team work. We also focus on the importance of health and wellbeing.

THE CHILDREN:

The children selected to be apart of the program are from the Momi, Nabila, Nawai, and Nacovi region. Most of the children's parents work at either Namotu Island Resort or Tavarua Isalnd Resort.

There are currently 11 girls and 9 boys who are a part of this program.

OUR PLAN:

Saturday Surf School:

Take 20 children surfing over the course of 38 Saturdays starting from 8 Feb to 13 December 2025.

Surf and Leadership Camps:

We are planning to run 3 camps over the year. These camps will run during the school holidays in May, August, and December. The 6 day camps will be held at Travelwell South Pacific.

WHAT YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL GO TOWARDS:

Saturday Surf School:

- Transport to and from Natadola Beach

- Pay for 3x coaches

- Healthy snacks for the children

- Board repairs

- Surf equipment such as: wax, leashes, sunscreen and any other items needed for the surf.

Total funding requested for 38 sessions: $15,000 USD

Surf and Leadership Camps

- Transport to and from surf locations,

- Boat fuel

- 3-4 Coaches

- Captains

- Learning materials

- Surf Equipment

Total funding requested for 3 surf camps $9,100 USD

Our mission is to give these children the opportunity to connect with the ocean through surfing, to gain skills to become better leaders, and to give them a reason to dream bigger for their futures.

Your support in our mission is greatly appreciated!