The Wave Project Scotland
Dunbar, UK
The Wave Project is a charity that runs free surf courses and a surf club for young people facing disadvantage, be it through poverty, social isolation, disability or mental health challenges. The focus of the courses is improving clients’ emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, confidence and motivation through a unique combination of surfing, peer mentoring, the outdoors and friendship. Since its local pilot the project has helped to transform the lives of nearly 100 young people and their families across southern Scotland; helping them to improve their wellbeing and life skills, make new friends and find new purpose in their lives. Here's what some our superstar surfers from previous courses think of the Wave Project! "I feel more confident around people at school and I’m more alert in classes. I want to do more after school and I am more enthusiastic about doing things. I hope to join the local athletics club and I’m coping better with homework. I feel like school isn’t as much of a challenge – I feel more confident about myself and less nervous about speaking to new people." Miss EH. 15 East Lothian "In the Wave Project I joined in every thing they said, this is new for me as I don't normally feel able to join in. I really felt comfortable with all the guys helping and taking part. I made good progress with going on the surfboard and I am very proud of that. I don't often get to do stuff I'm proud of. I love being in the water and I love the crashing of the waves. I can't wait to go again with the club, and see all the guys again.' Mr WL. 14 East Lothian
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