About Sandshoe

Sandshoe is an NGO with the purpose of improving children’s rights to an education in developing countries by assisting the efforts and projects of local NGOs with financial support and knowledge. With sports as the core, Sandshoe develops experience-based ways to link those who want to make a contribution to those in need. So to support long-term development in the form of help-to-self help.

BACKGROUND
In 2005, the magazine Surfer’s Path published an article about Favela Surf Clube in Favela do Cantagalo in Rio de Janeiro. Alexandre Rascunho and Roberto Me founded the surf club to give kids a safe haven and an alternative to drugs and crime, the possibility of a better life. Just like Alexandre and Roberto, Erik Lau wanted to make use of the positive spirit and energy that surrounds sports and use it for a good cause. In 2007, he founded Sandshoe.

SANDSHOE-HOLIDAYS
The trend of socially responsible holidays has grown as people’s willingness to aid each other has increased. Sandshoe takes the concept of combining business with pleasure one step further. In cooperation with local NGOs, Sandshoe offers a self-developing experience that combines social work in a development project with guided sport activities. A combination of development work and an active holiday.

Each Sandshoe-holiday is connected to and assists a specific project which means you get the chance to make a difference firsthand and see your support end up where it is intended. To further promote the destination and community, all services are connected to the local economy. An important part of the Sandshoe-holiday is close interaction with the local residents and cultural exchanges, for all parties. It should be a platform where an active participation is likely to provide a greater understanding of cultural differences which we believe is extremely important in today’s global society.

For more information, prices and how to book, contact our sales agents Good Travel or Xtravel.

PADDLE FOR SANDSHOE
A paddle race we arrange in collaboration with Bockholmen Hav & Restaurang to raise funds for the projects we support. It is an event in true Sandshoe-spirit, bringing together those who want to make a difference for those who need help with sport in focus.

Visit our gallery on Flickr to see photos from earlier editions of the event.