Our Mission

Surfers Not Street Children empowers street-connected and at-risk children through surfing, mentorship and care. Founded in Durban in 1998, our award-winning programmes support young people in communities across South Africa and Mozambique, helping them build confidence, find belonging and create positive futures.


Surfing is the vehicle, not the destination. Through surfing, mentorship and care, we help young people build confidence, find belonging and create brighter futures. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

  • To identify children at risk of street connectedness and empower them to leave street life and reintegrate into society successfully.

  • To offer safe play. a healing space. developmental programs engaging children and youth through the power of surfing.

  • To Help Develop Children And Youth Into Independent And Self-Sustaining Adults.

  • TO ADVOCATE FOR THE WAY SOCIETY PERCEIVES AND TREATS STREET CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

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  • WHO WE ARE

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