489599
WAVES
INTERNATIONAL

We believe Acting Local & Surfing Global can be
regenerative

489599
WAVES
INTERNATIONAL

We believe Acting Local & Surfing Global can be
regenerative

489599
WAVES
INTERNATIONAL

We believe Acting Local & Surfing Global can be
regenerative

489599
WAVES
INTERNATIONAL

We believe Acting Local & Surfing Global can be
regenerative

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ABOUT US

What started as WAVES for Development in 2008 has been a rollercoaster ride of excitement, growth, frustration and now of extreme pride. We are proud to say that the young people in Lobitos have taken over all of the operations there in Peru – including the new surf, skate and art therapy initiatives. Check out the video below of the pilot project in Lobitos many years ago…

Our vision is all about connection; connect to other people and to the important spaces around us – especially as it relates to surfing. Our mission to inspire local action and travel regeneratively while adapting to the climate crisis.

NEWS

Our Goals

Pursuing a Vision of Regeneration and Resilience

Connection, Community and Solidarity

We strive to connect people to each other and the environment. Let's work together to solve local and global issues.

Environmental Regeneration

We promote learning about the environment and from it. Our connection to nature strengthens us.

WAVES

WAVES stands for: Water, Adventure, Volunteering, Education and Sustainability

Dave Aabo

CEO

Dave Aabo is a founder and CEO of WAVES for Development International. Mr. Aabo earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado State University in 2000 and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Management from the School of International Training in 2006. An avid outdoorsman, since 2000, Mr. Aabo has lived and worked in Africa, South America and the United States.

US HEADQUARTERS

Address
1007 Shadick Rd, Ballston Spa, NY  12020

We acknowledge that oftentimes we don’t pay much attention to the history and injustices of where we live and play. Our intention is to encourage our community to think about and look into the communities and colonialism that preceded us and where we recreate. We recognize our headquarters is on traditional Mohican, Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk) and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) land.

Connect With Us

Contact us today to share the stoke and get involved. We're here to help you connect to something meaningful!

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