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Testimonial for the month of July:

"My internship at Beach Break introduced me to the world of marketing, social media, and content creation. It was an experience that inspired me to keep exploring my interests."

Alexandra Barrera
15 years old, Isla Cañas

What is Waved?

 

Waved empowers young people from coastal and rural communities —"Ready For Life", offering them a safe space to get to know one another, connect, and contribute.

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Ready for Life

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Life can be surfed too!

 

The story begins in 2016, when German native Bastian Barnbeck discovered in Brazil that surfing could be much more than a sport, it could be a powerful educational tool for life. He realized that, Just like in the ocean, in life we also face waves: some gentle, others gigantic. We all deserve the support we need to face them and keep moving forward.

 

With that conviction, he arrived in Panama with his backpack, surfboard, and savings, determined to turn ideas into action. Today, Waved has evolved from a small educational startup into a consolidated organization with more than 26 local and international professionals and official representations in Germany and Switzerland.

Founder and Executive Director

The path to preparing young people Ready For Life

 

Values:

• Discipline
• Respect
• Responsibility

Waved Zones:

Complementary and sustainable schools located just steps from the ocean, where we run programs that combine personal and environmental values, sports, academic support, and career guidance.

What makes us different?

01

 

Commitment to coastal rural communities:

 

We work hand in hand with coastal and rural communities to create educational and economic opportunities. At the same time, we connect them with urban areas, fostering the exchange of knowledge and experiences.

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Social innovation:

 

Its eco-friendly school, Zona Waved, is a pioneer in the region, built with recycled materials and with the vision of being replicated in Panama, El Salvador, and beyond..

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Innovative teaching methods:

 

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.

04

 

Intersectoral collaboration:

 

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.

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Multidisciplinary team:

 

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.

Our Team

 

 

Team Waved, which began with a single person in 2016, has evolved into a dynamic group of national and international professionals dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and cognitive skills of students in coastal communities.

Sponsorship Program

Legacy Builder

Creador de Legado

 

You sponsor a Waved student for a whole school year. The contribution covers all subjects (Surf & Values, Academic Support), school materials, and extracurricular activities

Growth Guardian

Guardián del Progreso

 

You sponsor the English program of a Waved student for a whole school year.

Seed Planter

Plantador de Semillas

 

You sponsor the timely participation of a Waved student in a required Ocean Safety course.

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