A view of a residential area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fabio Teixeira • 27 July 2023 • update: 27 July 2023
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: A view of a residential area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: Children arrive at the beach with their boards to attend a surfing class in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: A child practices surfing at the beach during a surfing class in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: People head to the beach with their surfboards in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: A view of a residential area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: People head to the beach with their surfboards in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: Children arrive at the beach with their boards to attend a surfing class in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: Students fix a surfboard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: A child practices surfing at the beach during a surfing class in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: A child fixes his surfboard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: A child fixes his surfboard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: A child fixes his surfboard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: Students fix a surfboard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: A student fixes his surfboard in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: People head to the beach with their surfboards in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
Surfing school for children in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 24: People head to the beach with their surfboards in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 24, 2023. Surfing school for children in Brazil teach them the value of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Rocinha Surf School has headquarters in the Rocinha Sports Complex and serves around 300 children annually. To date, more than 3,000 children have gone through the program. Children who live the harsh reality of violence and poverty, who face the war between drug dealers and the police learn to surf on the city's beaches. The school is recognized by ISA, CBS and SUDERJ and worldwide, having received support from surfers, musicians and individuals from all over the world, including support from Jack Johnson, Surfrider Foundation Brasil and many others. ( Fabio Teixeira - Anadolu Agency )Fabio Teixeira
