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Testimonial for the month of November:

"I want to thank the Waved Team for guiding the children to develop their abilities and to be better every day."

Mother of a Student

What is Waved?

 

Waved is a non-profit organization that empowers children from coastal and rural communities in Panama, offering them a safe space to learn, express themselves, and grow.

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
• Self-confidence

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 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.

02

 

Social innovation:

 

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.

03

 

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.

05

 

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

 

 

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.

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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