Skateboards For Hope

About

Betty Esperanza is the founder of Skateboards For Hope. While on a trip to Cuba, Betty- a lifelong shredder- gave a young boy, Yojany Perez, her skateboard. Years later, he became the number one skateboarder in Brazil - and Skateboards for Hope was born.

After a decade of collecting and recycling thousands of used skateboards from Montreal and beyond, Skateboards For Hope has been advocating for children's rights by providing access to skateboarding and educational projects to break the cycle of poverty in Canada, Cuba, Uganda, Brazil, and many developing countries.

Our mission is crucial. Our goal is to mentor youth worldwide using skateboards as a tool to promote positive action and active community engagement. We shred the taboos and break the stigma around skateboarding culture by showing that the practice of skateboarding benefits children's physical and mental capacities, teaches self-reliance, perseverance and problem-solving, and provides concrete solutions to rise above poverty.

We believe that by using skateboarding to embrace universal values such as human rights, inclusion, trust and collaboration, all children and youth can achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, active leaders who contribute to their communities.

Your support will bring education and joy to youth around the world. A simple donation of funds or used skateboarding materials can go a very long way in impacting children's lives for the better.