Maputo
Mozambique
What went down in Maputo?
Mozambique was our very first project. It took place in late 2019 and 36 international volunteers from around the world were present, many of them united under the amazing organization Wonders Around The World. We managed to build two skateparks, one in the center and one on the edge of the city of Maputo. Further we have brought 40+ boards to the two organizations we supported, namely ASM and Maputo-Skate. The project was our first one, therefore it took us long months of preparation, then two months of preparation In Maputo and then about six weeks of work. We’ve build the parks simultaneously and switched crews on daily basis. It was a hard, but an important lesson for the beginning.
Results
Two skateparks
Both are concrete, both have an adjacent center with all facilities, both host events of all kinds and regular skate classes. One skatepark is open to public at all times, while the other is hosting regular weekly activities. Contact us for more info if you plan a visit to Maputo.
Sharing boards
We brought more than forty boards, from a wheel to a griptape. We divided it between the two skateparks for kids to share. And they do!
Skateboarding champ
One of the kids is a real prodigy. His name is Noel Cossa and he has been progressing since we met in 2019. Soon after we left he was taken on a African championship held in Angola and ended 3rd. We keep our material support to him and his closest friend Junior. It seems possible to see him compete on an international level at some point!
Why did we go to Maputo?
It was our first option when we were still students. We were interested in the Lusophone world and Mozambique was still without a skatepark, so we decided to change it.
These are the lovely
skateparks that we did
Skate park Maxaquene
Maxaquene is among the central districts of Maputo. It is residential but close to the beach and nearby restaurants and bars. It is easily accessible by anyone, the kids of Maputo and the skateboarders passing by.
Have fun watching the video
about construction of the skatepark
Photogallery
Some cool moments
Here are a few pictures from the journey, from the process and the results of our work. Should you be interested in having one printed on your wall, just let us know! Read the assessment on corruption in Mozambique put together by Martin Loužecký, the founder of SWB, as his diploma work here.
