At Kima Surf, we’re all about giving back to the beautiful island that gives us surfers so much. Our mission is to empower Bali’s local kids through connection to the ocean and the magic of surfing. From Surf Days with the Bali Orphan Day Centre to supporting the NF Kinder Foundation, raising funds for SurfAid’s Make a Wave Challenge, and organizing beach clean-ups, we're dedicated to making a difference!
Coming soon, We're planning to raise awareness for Disabilities in Bali and help redefine what is defined as impossible. The best way to express our gratitude is to give back to the beautiful Balinese community.
NF KINDER FOUNDATION
In 2003, Claas Röhl visited Kima Surf in Bali,and he continued to return for epic surf trips. But in 2009, his daughter was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which is a genetic disorder without a cure as of yet. Inspired by this, Claas founded the non-profit "NF Kinder" to support families affected by NF.
NF Kinder relies on donations to provide healthcare, research funding, and aftercare for NF patients. Kima Surf supports this awesome cause, and when you donate, you’ll be automatically entered into a raffle to win a stay at one of our surf camps.
Your kindness and donations can help improve the lives of families facing NF while giving you a chance to experience Bali and Sri Lanka's waves with us. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
SURFING DAYS WITH THE BALI ORPHAN DAY CENTER
Kima Surf has created an ongoing charity partnership with the Bali Orphan Day Center in Ubud. So far, we’ve have managed to host two awesome surf days, teaching 15 children the art of surfing! Led by 8 of our experienced Learn to Surf (LTS) guides, each session is packed with lots of smiles, laughs and learning of essential skills, from paddling to proper surfing techniques.
The day starts off with a warm-up on the beach, followed by a theory class on surfing equipment, basic skills, and surfing etiquette. Then, the kids practice their pop-ups on land before heading into the water to catch their first waves with the guidance of our instructors. It’s always inspiring to see the kids catch waves and ride them with big smiles!
We're so happy to build connections with the local community through the sharing a love and joy of surfing and we are excited to see how these young surfers grow.
BEACH CLEAN-UPS
We have organised Beach Clean Ups with partners like Trash Heroes to keep Sri Lanka's and Bali's coastlines clean. Our goal is to protect the environment and keep the waters that we surf clean. We have seen some impressive results—like the removal of nearly 40 tons of rubbish from Bali's beaches in a single day.
FUTURE VISION:
We're on a mission to REDEFINE IMPOSSIBLE! At SLB Negeri 1, a special needs school in Denpasar, 250 kids with visual impairments, autism, and Down syndrome face daily challenges. The facilities are in poor condition, and with minimal government support, they lack essential resources.
In partnership with the Hands with Heart Foundation, we aim to transform the school’s facilities and teach the kids how to surf. Surfing will provide therapy, as well as physical and mental benefits.
Join us and make our vision a reality. Together, we can prove that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
