What We Do:
Wonders Around the World (WAW) is an international nonprofit that began in Denmark and has since grown to serve communities across the globe. In response to increasing demand for our work, Wonders is now proudly registered in multiple countries — including in the United States as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Through our projects, we aim to provide safe, inclusive spaces for communities to play, grow, and connect. Each skatepark we build is more than just concrete, it’s a foundation for community, creativity, and empowerment. Forgotten spaces become thriving hubs of hope.
The creation of this website helps ensure compliance with U.S.A. rules and regulations for Non-profit status, while connecting supporters to our global mission. The different branches strengthens our ability to raise funds, collaborate across borders, and better support the planet.
For more information and past projects click on the link below to the main Wonders Around the World webpage.
EIN: 88-2676652
Next Project: Solwezi, Zambia
50x50 square meter piece of landed has already been donated by Elma Siamuze (Provincial Sports Development Coordinator for the Northwest Provience), which was made official by The Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of youth and sport department of sport development.
This project requires a total of $75,000 to be fully funded and completed. Once funding is secured, construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026. The project will be led by our team of professional volunteers, which specializes various trades.
From beginner-friendly to advanced obstacles, every detail is crafted to ensure flow, progression, and fun. These parks promote physical activity, creativity, and community connection, while creating long-term, positive impact in underserved communities. Regardless of the skill level or experience, the park invites everyone to skate, learn, and grow together.
The Story
Peter, Founder of Skateboarding Solwezi
Our upcoming project in Solwezi, is rooted in a powerful story of perseverance and youth-driven change. While preparing to leave California for a project in Mongu, Zambia; I received repeated messages for skateboarding equipment from Peter. His dedication was undeniable. Due to the lack of paved roads and infrastructure, traveling there from Mongue takes multiple days. During this project Luke (Wonders Around the World US CFO) got covid and was rushed to the hospital in Lusaka (Capital of Zambia). Peter kept reaching out, day after day, driven by nothing but pure love for skateboarding and the dream of something better for his community. The trip to Lusaka put me halfway to Solwezi, so I decided to go to see Peter.
Original of Skateboarding Solwezi members
The number of skaters has grown tremendously and the local government of Solwezi is in complete support of the skateboarding community. The Provincial Sports Development Coordinator has donated a 50x50 square meters piece of land to Wonders US to build a skate park. With the support of our global volunteers and partners, we are hoping to return to Zambia to build a skatepark in Solwezi on the land donated by the Solwezi government. This project is a testament to the impact of youth leadership, the power of dreaming, and the manifestation that perseverance brings to life.
When I arrived in Solwezi, I was amazed to learn that Peter was only 16 years old. Seeing his passion for skateboarding first hand, I helped arrange an agreement with a local strip mall allowing them to skate behind the buildings. The strip mall was one of the only places in Solwezi with concrete. I met a few of the Solwezi skateboarding community and gave them all skateboards. From there, something incredible happened; the kids organized their own loaner system to share the limited equipment with the entire community. They mentioned that prior to this they only had a couple of boards which they all shared. The sense of community was so inspiring and told them that one day I would come back and build a skatepark for Solwezi.
Edit from the 1st time visiting Solwezi
Press publications
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Tony Hawk comes to our skatepark in Navajo Nation, NM to celebrate our collaboration
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Jonas Camps shares his photos and time with WAW on Vice
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Elliot Russell shares his experiences in Gazipur, Bangladesh with our friends over at Forever Playground
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Luke Kim shares his story on his time building a park in Zambia and catching COVID with our friends at Skate Jawn
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Our friends over at Salad Days of Skateboarding made a video about our their collaboration with WAW in Lahore, Pakistan
