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Give Projecto Zoe a Roof!

“Projecto Zoe” is located right on the beach and provides a safe place for the community of Lauro de Freitas that face daily crime and poverty. The Groundswell Aid community came together to support their need.

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How did this come to our attention?

“Projecto Zoe” is located right on the beach and provides a safe place for the community of Lauro de Freitas that face daily crime and poverty. The Groundswell Aid community came together to support their need.

In our recent fundraising campaign, we successfully raised $3,300 USD to support Projecto Zoe, a vital community project located on Ipitanga Beach in Lauro de Freitas, Brazil. Founded by André Galvão in 2019, Projecto Zoe serves as a safe haven for children and families in one of Salvador’s most impoverished areas, where crime, drug, and alcohol addiction are prevalent.

The funds raised have helped sustain the program’s operations, ensuring that Projecto Zoe continues to provide a secure space where young lives are transformed through surfing, spiritual guidance, and social support. This initiative is more than just a surfing program; it’s a lifeline for many, offering hope and a path away from the dangers of addiction and crime.

With the support of our generous donors, Projecto Zoe can continue its mission to uplift the community, offering a place where children are nourished, families are supported, and positive change is fostered. This campaign is a testament to the impact we can make together, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed.

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How did this come to our attention?

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What is Groundswell Aid?

– During the 19th century a profusion of charitable organizations emerged to alleviate the awful conditions of the working class in the slums. The Labourer’s Friend Society, chaired by Lord Shaftesbury in the United Kingdom in 1830, aimed to improve working-class conditions.

How do you make sure my gifts to Groundswell Aid are spent wisely?

– In the Enlightenment era charitable and philanthropic activity among voluntary associations and rich benefactors became a widespread cultural practice.

How do you know which organisations need help?

– Charities also began to adopt campaigning roles, where they would champion a cause and lobby the government for legislative change.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

– If you’re in the U.S., yes, you can.

Where does my money actually go?

– In the Enlightenment era charitable and philanthropic activity among voluntary associations and rich benefactors became a widespread cultural practice.

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Updates

2020 / Hello World

Groundswell Aid is given a booth at the January Global Surf Expo trade show in Orlando Florida where they connect with the mainstream surfing industry for the first time.

2019 / Groundswell Trade

Simultaneously in order to meet the growing running and infrastructure costs of Groundswell Aid, we launch Groundswell Trade a small fair trade sustainability product line that assists with branding and increases sustainability.

2019 / Groundswell Made

We discover that the supported projects are producing products. To aid with sustainability Groundswell Aid sets up an online retail space selling the products on behalf of the Projects.

2018 / Launch

In an unscripted poetic moment, Groundswell Aid launches formally at the Christian Surfers International Gathering in Hossegor, France 14 years after initial concept is pitched.

2017 / Soft Launch

Groundswell Aid is soft-launched to the senior leadership of Christian Surfers and starts supporting projects raising and distribution $60,000 in Aid within 18 months.

2016 / GSA meets Misfit Aid

Roy Meets Jeff Ryan, Founder of Misfit Aid. Jeff re-brands Misfit Aid into Groundswell Aid Australia.

2015 / Conception

Roy Harley the incoming International Director for Christian Surfers refloats the Groundswell concept refined as a community development vehicle for Christian Surfers.

2004 / False Conception

Roy Harley & Mark Edwards pitched Groundswell as a branding idea at the Christian Surfers International Gathering in Hossegor, France, but nothing comes of it.