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Key facts
Counted staff
85
self-reported 51–200 band
Founded
2011
15 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Nonprofit
self-reported
Description
Waves For Change (W4C) is led by a team of mental health and social service professionals who co-designed the evidence-based Take 5 Model to deliver a preventative mental wellbeing solution through surf therapy, supporting children and adolescents from under-resourced communities in South Africa. Utilising the second window of neurological opportunity to effectively build resilience, confidence, and mental well-being in our youth – empowered by the transformative potential of surfing, our evidence-based program helps participants manage toxic stress and develop emotional resilience through weekly surf sessions. W4C trains local community members to provide surf therapy services to referred at-risk youth. The W4C programmes improve the wellbeing and mental health of vulnerable youth, improving behaviour and learning outcomes whilst increasing access to social support in some of South Africa's most volatile, unstable communities. Each session includes safe transportation, all necessary surf equipment, psycho-social support from trained coaches, and a nourishing meal. Over the course of one year, children engage in activities that teach them emotional regulation, build social connections, and provide a safe space to heal and grow. W4C is committed to providing community-based Each session includes safe transportation, all necessary surf equipment, psycho-social support from trained coaches, and a nourishing meal. Over the course of one year, children engage in activities that teach them emotional regulation, build social connections, and provide a safe space to heal and grow.
W4C is committed to providing community-based mental health care that is accessible, fun, and impactful. By using surfing as a medium, we empower kids with the tools they need to cope with trauma, violence, and adversity.
Specialties
All 8 specialties
- nonprofit
- surf therapy
- Africa
- trauma counseling
- mental health
- youth empowerment
- well-being
- positive youth development
Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | ZA |
All codes: ZA
Addresses
- ZAMain Road; Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western CapePrimary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Waves for Change?
The record holds 85 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 51–200 band.
Where does Waves for Change have offices?
One address on record, Vietnam only. Primary: Main Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape.
Has Waves for Change raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Waves for Change list as its specialties?
Eight tags on the brand's own list, among them africa, mental health and nonprofit.
Which companies are listed alongside Waves for Change?
1 profile lists Waves for Change as a peer — 36th percentile in Non-profit Organizations. It lists ten peers of its own. Waves of Wellness Foundation lists it back.