Surf For Life

Surf For Life serves as the bridge between volunteers and in-country partners who represent the needs of the community.

We offer a unique opportunity for people to experience a new and altruistic kind of travel.

06/18/2026

An unforgettable experience 🫶🏻💙

05/20/2026

Next thing you know, you’re planning the next one before the first even ends 😂

You go for the once in a lifetime trip, but it’s the experience, perspective and people that stick with you 💙

05/15/2026

What looked like “just making concrete” became one of the biggest lessons from Nicaragua.

From collecting water nearby, to sifting dirt and sand by hand, to mixing everything together bucket by bucket: every person played a role in building the foundation.

Watching the concrete finally get laid reminded us that strong communities are built the same way: little by little, together. 🇳🇮🤝

04/16/2026

This experience was more than just a sweet treat 🍫
Our group learned about cacao farming with , gaining a deeper understanding of how chocolate is grown, prepared, and shared within the local community in Bocas del Toro.

03/16/2026

Wondering what our latest project is all about❔

Our ground partner, Ezekial, from explains it best.

Right now in this community in Nicaragua, the norm has been to either burn trash or throw it on the ground because there isn’t a proper place to bring waste. Unfortunately, burning trash, especially plastics, creates toxic smoke that the community end up breathing in every day.

That’s why this project is so important. Together with our ground partner, we’re building a recycling and waste collection center where community members can bring their trash instead of burning it or littering.

The center is being built right next to the local primary and high school, meaning hundreds of students pass through this area daily. The goal is to reduce trash burning, keep the area cleaner, and create a healthier environment for the kids and families who live here. ♻️🌎

02/23/2026

TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT: Coastal Peru 2026 🇵🇪
May 2-9, 2026

We’re heading to Lobitos, Peru - a small fishing and surf town on Perus northern coast with a powerful history, incredible waves, and an inspiring coastal community 🌅🏄‍♀️

This trip, we will partner with a non profit that has been serving the community since 2004 through programs focused on health, education, and youth development 💙

We’ll be staying at the beautiful Aitama Hotel just a short walk from the beach and town center, with a focus on sustainability and supporting the local community!

SAVE THE DATE! 📅
For more info visit our website: https://www.surfforlife.org/coastal-peru-trips

02/09/2026

Wrapping up Q4 and finally easing into the new year after the holiday rush? Are you craving meaningful connections and adventure?

Now’s the perfect time to reset, refocus, and join a Surf for Life trip. Let’s make 2026 one for the books.

We have some amazing trips coming up and it is not too late to join us in Nicaragua! Send us a message and we’ll get you started! 🤝💙

12/12/2025

🌊 SFL Swag is officially LIVE!
We just launched our brand-new merch shop, and every item you grab helps support our community projects around the world. 💙

Whether you’re headed to the beach or back to the office, rep your SFL spirit with gear!

👕 Link is in our bio to shop!
✨ more options on website: hats, beach towels, mugs!

P.S: this is the perfect gift for the SFL lovers in your life! 🎄🎅

12/05/2025

OUR NEXT STOP: We’re heading back to northern Nicaragua with to support the coastal communities around El Manzano 🌊📚
Together, we’ll keep strengthening local schools through infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and creative improvements that help students thrive.

Our home for the trip: the beautiful, the perfect place to recharge after meaningful days in the community. 🌴💛

Check out some highlights from our last time around in February!
Don’t miss this trip: MARCH 7th-14th, 2026

12/02/2025

This year, our community showed up BIG.
Together, we brought clean water to families, protected a local school from flooding, and built an Elder Community Center that will serve generations. 🌎💧

And we’re just getting started.
On this Giving Tuesday, your donation helps us continue this ripple effect.

Link to donate: https://funraise.org/give/Surf-for-Life/77ec34b6-2455-48ac-9b95-a3904c6fec79/

As always, THANK YOU 💙

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Portland, ME
04106

Telephone

+18887734543

Website

http://www.surfforlife.org/

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