Surf Therapy Empowers Young Women

Surf Therapy Empowers Young Women

Grootbos Foundation

Surf Therapy Empowers Young Women

Empowering Through Waves and Water Safety

This week, our sports coaches launched the Shewana Surf Therapy programme with a new group of young women.

This special programme builds:

• Water safety skills
• Confidence and female empowerment
• Mental wellness and coping skills - all through learning to surf

Lesson One: Immersion

The first session focuses on belonging, trust, and facing fears together, one small step at a time. Every wave becomes a chance to grow. 

Summer Water Safety Begins

On a water-filled note, we also kicked off our summer water safety lessons with the youth from the Butterfly Centre!

These sessions help young people learn:

• Essential water safety skills
• Confidence in the water
• Calmness and emotional well-being

Plus - they're full of fun and smiles! 

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Together, we are building strong minds, confident bodies, and safe swimmers, one wave at a time.

Surf Therapy Empowers Young Women

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