Our Impact
More than a sport, surfing can offer life changing benefits and economic opportunities
30+
LOCAL PARTICIPANTS
Discovering a big demand for our SeaSisters Swim & Surf Program, from
2019-2020 we doubled from
14 to 30 participants, plus a wait list!
8-52
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS
We encourage all ages to join in our lessons, particularly moms with their daughters as there is no age limit on having fun in the ocean!
40+
VOLUNTEERS
Joining us as swim & surf instructors or as part of our local office team, we've worked with amazing women from around the world! See opportunities here.
Our Areas of Change
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Women's
Empowerment
Improve confidence, develop collective power, and open economic opportunities for women in Sri Lanka’s surf tourism sector.
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Ocean
Safety
Increase swimming and surfing skills, teach safety, and restore the ocean as a safe and enjoyable space following the 2004 tsunami.
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Environmental Awareness
Reconnect local communities to the ocean, spread awareness of environmental challenges, and foster more sustainable practices.
Impact Stories
"When I'm in the water, I can hear my own voice."
- Sanu
Growing up in a small fishing village, there are many expectations for Sri Lankan girls like Sanu. By learning to swim and surf, they are challenging these norms and creating new opportunities.
Watch the teaser for an upcoming documentary on Sanu's story here.
"I want to tell every Sri Lankan woman that it's okay to go outside and have fun!"
- Chamani
Joining SeaSisters in 2018 with her daughter Sithumi, the sea was a completely new place for Chamani, despite living alongside it her whole life. Today, she loves surfing and inspires other women to step out of their comfort zones. Learn more about her inspirational story here.
"At SeaSisters I was able
to learn something I never thought I could do in my life! I love it so much!"
- Sriyani, (mom, left)
"SeaSisters taught me how much I missed the ocean
even though I live near it."
- Kalpa, (daughter, right)
