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Surf Robertsport: Where Waves Create Opportunity

In Robertsport, Liberia, the ocean offers more than just surf—it offers possibility.

What began as a few borrowed boards on a quiet beach has evolved into a powerful movement of youth empowerment. Surfing has become a gateway to growth, resilience, and leadership. Through the universal language of waves, young people are learning to rise—on their boards and in life.

Today, local youth are stepping up as leaders, coaches, and change-makers. They're caring for their environment, supporting one another’s mental well-being, and creating a community where everyone has a place in the lineup. Girls are taking their rightful place in the surf. Young men are discovering the strength of service and responsibility. And together, they’re shaping a culture of support, respect, and ambition.

At the heart of it all is community—Liberians leading the way with energy, creativity, and hope.

With your support, this movement can grow. Your generosity helps provide the training, mentorship, and encouragement needed to keep the next wave of youth paddling forward.

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Project Update

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A Group Effort

In this short video, you'll walk through the site of the new Robertsport Surf Club Economic Development Initiative. The youth in Robertsport are passionate about surfing and have a vision for the future - all they need is an opportunity to bring their dream to life. They have demonstrated their commitment by forming a county-wide surf association and securing the land needed to house the infrastructure. Universal Outreach partners with the association to provide financial support, oversee construction projects, mentor the start-up of the business and provide educational opportunities as well as enrichment programs.

More Than Surf Tourism

Several programs are on offer to ensure the youth in Robertsport have the skills needed to bring their vision to fruition. Scholarships, adult literacy, skills training in hospitality, and a girls only surf training program. Four surfer's graduated from the hospitality training and more are waiting for the opportunity to attend. Waves for Change, with support from Mami Wata and the Universal Outreach Community hosted a surf therapy program to train local coaches. Surf therapy provides a safe space for surfers to manage their feelings and brings the group closer together with mental health exercises implemented through a proven a curriculum.

Photo Credit: Jason Boswell

Construction Update

Thanks to Cross Culture Care, Arthur Bourbon, the Swiss Embassy and other private donors, the following facilities have been built: retail centre, water tower, washroom facilities, restaurant, surf clubhouse and water well. Four camping platforms are on the property and a solar power system provides power to the Surf Club. These facilities give guests everything they need to make the most of this magical coastline. See our fundraising needs below, get involved and, most importantly, come surf with us!