Bastian Barnbeck, a German national and founder of Waved, was deeply shaped by a values-driven family environment and diverse international experiences from a young age. While living in Brazil, he discovered surfing as a powerful tool to foster educational opportunities, inspiring him to establish Waved in 2016. What began as an educational startup has since grown into a recognized organization in Panama, with the support of a partner organization based in Hamburg, Germany, since January 2024.
After eight years of dedicated work, Waved inaugurated its first sustainable school, Zona Waved, in early 2024 on Isla Cañas, a small island on Panama’s Pacific coast. Waved seeks students who are committed to strong values, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
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We are one of the few organizations that actively supports the Azuero Peninsula, working closely with local communities to promote sustainable development and create job opportunities.
Your ecological school, Zona Waved, is a pioneer in the region, built with recycled materials and with the vision of replicating it throughout Panama and beyond.
We combine academic education with physical and environmental activities, such as ocean safety and surfing, to promote an integral learning experience that fosters intellectual, physical, and social responsibility.
Waved works together with the government, NGOs, private companies, and civil society to maximize the impact of their programs and create a sustainable learning environment.
Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals from various disciplines and cultures, ensuring quality education and a comprehensive approach to the development of its students.
The Waved Team, which started with just one person in 2016, has transformed into a dynamic group of national and international professionals dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and cognitive skills of students in coastal communities in Panama.
You sponsor a Waved student for a whole school year. The contribution covers all subjects (Surf & Values, Academic Support), school materials, and extracurricular activities
You sponsor the English program of a Waved student for a whole school year.
You sponsor the timely participation of a Waved student in a required Ocean Safety course.
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