Success doesn’t always follow a straight path, and Ashireen Andries’ journey is proof of that. At 21, she is completing matric while building valuable skills through mentorship, workplace experience, and personal growth at 9Miles Project.
With an ambitious fundraising goal of R250 000, we are incredibly grateful to have surpassed our target, raising an incredible R287 957 in support of surf therapy, education, mentorship, and youth development programmes for children and young people in underserved coastal communities.
With a goal of raising R100,000, we were blessed to reach over an incredible R170,000 in support of surf therapy, education, and mentorship programmes for vulnerable youth.
Strandfontein Beach was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as 9Miles Project hosted South Africa’s inaugural 100 Wave Challenge—a high-energy community fundraiser that blended purpose, perseverance, and ocean-powered action.