WAVES Annual Report

Our First Six Years - 2009-2014

Table of Contents A message from our CEO Proof of Concept: WAVES in Lobitos Community Outreach Environmental Health Entrepreneurship Empowerment Surf Voluntourism Audiovisual/Creative Arts Network of Partnerships: Peru Network of Partnerships: Beyond Contributors Financials

A message from Dave Aabo Thanks for your interest in WAVES for Development! Thinking back to pilot program in Lobitos in Feb of 08 - because of the volunteers, staff and ardent supporters - we’ve come a long way… What a long, strange, trip it’s been! We started as a group of committed, passionate, intelligent college graduates from around the world with a shared vision: use surfing to make the world a better place.. It has gone from an idea to implementation. Lives have been transformed. Surfing has been key - for travelers volunteering, and for community members alike. Lately, we’ve taken steps to distinguish each of the three legal entities (Peru, Switzerland & US) under the WAVES banner. WAVES International has a renewed focus of uniting efforts to connect surfing and sustainable development. I believe the learnings we’ve gleaned from the first 6 years in Peru can benefit other communities and organizations around the world. We are willing to share and grow together, building a robust network of partnerships. Some of the things we are most proud of include: ● ● ●

fostering transformative educational experiences, cultural exchange and surfing in Lobitos, Peru the social enterprises and initiatives that WAVES presence in Lobitos has inpsired families and young people from Lobitos whole lives are changed forever - like a healthier living environment, more opportunities for creativity & conservation, more education, and more earning potential!

As one might imagine, there have been challenges along the way - cultural & language differences, changing team dynamics, and the variable environment of where surfing, volunteering and social impact meet. These have been opportunities for learning and growth. The first six years are just the beginning -- going forward we will: ● ● ●

pivot from starting organizations from scratch in a single community to partnering with multiple grassroots organizations as an ‘empowerment agent’; helping connect the dots to resources send more travelers, funds and organizational/media support to destinations around the world partner with like-minded international entities at the highest level

Will you continue the journey with us or like to join in? Please feel free to reach out: [email protected]

WAVES in Action: Lobitos, Peru Over the last 6 years the entire ‘WAVES family’ has focused efforts in establishing WAVES for Development Peru (WAVES Peru) and delivering programs in Lobitos, Peru. Positive experiences here showcase the impact, potential and proof of concept. Here are the three main areas of programming: ● ● ●

Community Outreach: education through English, conservation, & surf classes Environmental Health: goal of creating a health supportive environment Entrepreneurship Empowerment: generate economic activity that stays in community

In Q1 2014 100% of management responsibility was transferred to the local Lobitos team!

Community Outreach: Lobitos Peru

~ 10383 hours of Education: English, Conservation, Surf classes offered to over 200 youth in/out of school

Environmental Health

Environmental Health programming was developed in response to community surveys indicating ~20% w/ gastrointestinal issues, ~9% w/ cold/respiratory issues, ~8% w/ skin issues (mostly <10yrs old). 33 floors impacting 100s (each family average >4 people living together) Micro-loan fund used to foster participation and a “hand up vs. a hand out” & to sustain program - 10% interest charged over 10 month repayment period WATCH THE VIDEO

Entrepreneurship Empowerment

Empowering entrepreneurship has take different forms: from photography & surf voluntourism, to establishing a local surf shop. The goal has been to help generate economic activity that stays in the community and benefit those who live there. WAVES, different team members, alumni, and volunteers are proud to have played a role in connecting resources & the establishment of: ● ● ● ● ● ●

WAVES Surf Shop (pictured here) Henry Espinoza Photography Plastic Desert Project Pepe’s Surf School Lobitos Info Lobitos REC

338 volunteers have served in Peru an estimated 10433 hrs valued at over $208,000

Surf Voluntourism

Audiovisual // Creative Arts

Audiovisual // Creative Arts have played a role in WAVES activities since 2010. Check out some of the early days in the CAPTURE blog. CAPTURE: A WAVES Documentary, a 20 min short, was accepted to a variety of film festivals including: ● ●

Cape May, NY Surf, Alaska Ocean, Kona Surf, Downtown Boca Won Best Film at Lanzarote Ocean Film Festival!

Participatory Film / Photography Workshops (Thanks Nicolas Landa!) ● ● ● ● ● ●

Desde el Mar (From the Sea) Mar Mujer (Ocean Women) Skate Contest Audiovisual Session teaser Environmental Health video, Floors Fun We are WAVES

Activities that led to establishing the Lobitos Cinema Project Charity Art Auctions I & II with talented artists #WAVESAlumni returned to Lobitos to create Marco Polo Documentary

Network of Partnerships: Peru At WAVES International our philosophy is to help make connections, inspire action and get out of the way. In Peru, WAVES Peru activities in Lobitos were established through grassroots mobilization. Some partnerships and great initiatives we’ve worked with, at different levels, via WAVES Peru activities:

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Instituto Peruano de Deporte (IPD) - Federación Nacional de Tabla (FENTA) signed agreement with WAVES Peru

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Lobitos Cinema Project // Coast 2 Coast Proyecto Iris Libros a Lobitos “El Art de Surf” w/ Alto Peru // US Embassy // Asociación Sofia Mulanovich

*Please note we are not trying to take credit for these initiatives, but rather, proud to have played a role in their formation or collective impact. For us, the more success that these initiatives see, bigger overall positive social impact results. To that end, we look to support them through volunteers, grants and media.

Network of Partnerships: Beyond A firm believer that more can be accomplished together than alone, we look to leverage strengths and continue to grow partnerships globally on the local and national level. Click on the organizations. WAVES Intl Fiscal Sponsorship of: ●

Surf Resource Network // Green Go Solar

Others we’ve worked with, consulted with, put on events with and/or plan on doing more with: A Liquid Future // Best Day Foundation // Beyond the Surface International // Buen Punto Fundacion // Center for Surf Research // DocuPeru // EcOceanica // EcoSwell // Fair Surf // Geoporter // Global Brigades // Groundswell Educational Travel // Hands and Surf // ICAPO // InterSand // Paso Pacifico // Project WOO // Ride for the Cause // Save the Waves // SEE Turtles // SOLID // Soul Surfers // Stoked Mentoring // SurfAid // Surfers Environmental Alliance // Surf for Life // Surfing for Peace // Surfrider Foundation // Swimstrong Foundation // Valpo Surf Project // Walu International // Warm Current // Waves for Water // Waves of Freedom // Waves of Health

Apologies to any organization we may have inadvertently left off (we’re getting old ;). Let us know if your organization should be on the list and/or would like to explore ways to help each other out! [email protected]

Cool Companies These organizations have made a positive impact on our mission through their support; we thank you and are grateful for your donations:

Global Surf Industries Quiksilver Foundation // FCS // Futures Fins // Olasperu.com // Tablista Magazine Why Whisper Collective // Quidoo Consulting // Alexia Vernon // Nicolas Landa Arogium // B+G // Barefoot Wine // Big Wave Design // Brooklyn Brewery // Citizen Scholar // Colliard // Danner Boots // Everyone Involved with CAPTURE: A WAVES Documentary! // Fathom Way to Go // Forest Woodward Photography // Gaz-Art // Grace Hotel // Guayaki Tea // Rancho Esperanza // Sambazon // Sundippers // Sundown Ski & Surf // Rockaway Beach Surf Club // Henry Espinoza Photography // Hive Lip Balm // Human Clock // Hungry Browser // Jeremy Koons Photography // KIND Snacks // Kion Lounge // Korduroy.tv // Loomstate // Loreto Caceres Photography // Matt Catalano Photography // Nisha Moodley // One Bag One Earth // Olasul // Papichulo Boards // Patagonia // Paul Klimson // Peak Organic Brewery // Pop Chips // RECREO // Ryan Struck Photography // Sea Stoke // Sharing the Stoke.com // SMASH Surf // Sprout Watches // Spruce Mentality // Surf Collective NYC // The Clymb // Travel2Change // Vineyard 48 Wines // Vintbikini // Wai SUP // Wayo Whilar Surfboards // Xola Consulting And more!! - please let us know if your company should be on this list &/or would like to get involved: [email protected]

Financials Profit & Loss Summary 2009 - link to Annual 2010 - link to Annual 2011 - link to Annual 2012 - P&L 2013 - P&L 2014 - P&L

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