What We Do
Changing girls' lives, one wave at a time.
Surf Lessons
Surfing has historically been a male-dominated sport. We provide a safe space for fifteen Nicaraguan girls, aged 10 to 17, to challenge and overcome personal barriers. In each surf session, we make sure to encourage each Sirenita to be wild, free, and enjoy the magic of being a girl. Our weekly surf sessions are accompanied by two professional surf instructors, securing personalised coaching for every level.
Swimming Lessons
Many local women and girls have little to no swimming experience. This has caused many girls to fear the ocean rather than respect it. We practice water safety and the necessary swimming skills to fully enjoy every ocean experience; and when the surfing conditions aren't great, we turn to the pool.
​Additionally we are in the midst of training three participants to become International Surf Association licensed surf instructors.
Educational Workshops
In order to achieve what we want in life, we first have to envision it. Because of this, we organize monthly workshops for 30 local girls from 5 different communities, aged 10 to 17. The workshops range from life planning and sexual education to body image. Through these workshops, we help the girls plan their life goals and how to reach them. We also sponsor them to learn English, computer skills, and Tae Kwando. Once they have finished high school, we connect them to partner organizations to encourage college education.