Ride, Learn, Thrive

What Did Skateboarding Do for You?

Everything starts with a skateboard and a helmet. Our programmes offer free skate lessons to kids and youth in various locations worldwide, but that is just where the ride begins.

CJF focuses on teaching soft skills and helping others master their hard skills. Participants and apprentices join our programmes to learn and explore new things and opportunities. And it's during this process that the magic happens. Through skating and education, we are able to stimulate positive change and help communities thrive.

Skateboarding can do a lot for you, but with your help, we can make skateboarding have a bigger impact where it's needed most. Join us in shaping a brighter future through skateboarding and help us secure our 2024 programmes. We’ve already secured 66.6% of the costs of the entire spectrum of our activities for 2024, but we need YOUR help to ensure the final piece of the puzzle: €21,000 that will go 100% towards creating a positive impact in the communities we work in and beyond.

What Did Skateboarding Do for You Your Community?

Our focus is sustainable positive change in five different areas: 

Community Development and Social Cohesion: 3 programmes in 3 different countries running locally,  2 of them locally registered between 2022-23 and 1 entirely locally financed.

Good Health and Wellbeing: in 2022, 1128 kids and youth were engaged in weekly life-skill-focused sports programme.

Decent Work and Economic Growth: 15 apprentices from 3 different countries. CJF's apprentices have participated in 6 skatepark constructions in 5 countries worldwide. In 2022, up to 14 staff members were hired to run CJF’s onsite programmes.

Quality Education: 2 Homework Programmes. In 2022, 210 children and young adolescents participated in CJF educational sessions.

Gender Equality: 84 Girls Skate Sessions provided in 3 different locations across 2 countries. Reaching 124 girls and women in the past 2 years.

Together, we can amplify the positive impact skateboarding has on individuals, families, and communities worldwide.

Why are we raising 21,000€?

Our team has already secured 66.6% of the total funds needed to cover the costs of the entire spectrum of our activities for 2024. However, we need help to obtain the missing part, 21,000 EUR, that will go 100% to create a positive impact in the communities we work in and beyond. Your generous contribution enables us to provide comprehensive support, ensuring the personal growth and empowerment of the youth we serve. Thank you for your invaluable help!

How does CJF use its budget?

100% of the proceeds raised this year through the ‘Ride, Learn, Thrive’ campaign will go straight to the community we serve.

I want to learn more about CJF’s programmes and impact!

To discover more about our programmes and the lasting impact we're committed to creating in the communities we serve, we invite you to explore our website. At CJF, we understand the importance of transparency and accountability. That's why we've established a rigorous monitoring, reporting, and evaluation system within our onsite locations. This ensures that we remain continuously aligned with the evolving needs of our communities, guaranteeing that every donation you make goes towards making a meaningful and lasting difference. Your support is invaluable, and we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about how, together, we're transforming lives.

Why should I join the CJFamily and become a CJF monthly donor?

By giving monthly to Concrete Jungle Foundation, you're powering our work, utilising skateboarding to foster community growth. Your sustained support enables us to create lasting positive impacts, using skateboarding as a vehicle for change and helping communities thrive. Join us in this incredible journey to make a real difference on a consistent basis.

In addition, all CJFamily Members get a number of perks, including:

• Priority consideration for volunteering placements and skatepark builds
• Early-bird access to our documentaries and media productions
• 25% off everything on our online charity shop
• Invitation to special events such as the CJFamily Annual General Meeting

Do you have more questions? 

Please reach out today by emailing us at contact@concretejunglefoundation.org :)