Waves for Hope

Waves for Hope offers youth development programs that utilize surfing, group discussion and mentorship to empower and provide positive psychology education to at-risk youths in under-served communities across Trinidad & Tobago. The surf therapy intervention: Waves for Hope's mission is to improve the physical, emotional and mental well-being of young people by fusing the sport of surfing with therapeutical activities and mentorship. A safe space, caring mentors, the fun activity of surfing and evidence-based exercises are used to build healthy relationships, develop coping skills and improve confidence and selfesteem. The overall goal is to encourage positive life choices and create role models in under-served communities in Trinidad & Tobago.