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2021
Pucon, Chile:
EmpodeROCAS!
A revived seasonal grassroots project empowering women and their families through rock climbing, safe conversations and conscious community building at the base of the volcano Villarrica. Their Facebook Page
Ecuador:
Fondo de Acceso Andino
Translated as the “Andean Access Fund”, FAA’s mission is developing climbing with a positive social impact (along with The Climbing Initiative) by engaging the local community, businesses and youth: fondoaccesoandino.org
Colorado, USA:
The Young Ascenders
Founded by Maribeth Olsen, The Young Ascenders gives foster and adopted youth an opportunity to feel at home through a powerful combination of child & climbing therapy influenced by The Institute of Climbing Therapy.
Facebook - Website - Donate $5
The Fiji Community
Manasa and the community of Fiji are developing climbing as a tool of positive social impact for youth and tourism. Follow on IG >> @rockclimbingfiji_official
Merida, Venezuela:
Atope Escalada
A non-profit program based in beautiful Merida, Venezuela, Atope Escalada is a community that connects youth and young adults to rock climbing and their local mountains.
Follow on IG >> @atope.escalada
Baja California, Mexico:
Aleph Baja
The Aleph Baja project exists to support youth and families through mentoring, leadership skills development and restorative outdoor activities like surfing and rock climbing. Aleph website >>
