ABOUT
Fas Project started with a desire to bring surfing and skateboarding to underprivileged kids in developing countries. In our travel across Africa, we realized youth had much bigger needs such as hunger and education. Our primary focus as a company shifted to meeting hunger and educational needs and our secondary goal became teaching lifestyle sports to give kids ways to cope with hardships and keep them "off the streets.” Every cent of every dollar donated goes to help impoverished children.
Fas Project is a not-for-profit organization from Orange County, California. Our founders, President Fas Lebbie and Nick Jones, both hail from a surf city: San clemente. President Fas Lebbie was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and as a young teenager, immigrated to California. His experiences growing up in San Clemente and later returning to Sierra Leone to reconnect with his African heritage led to the creation of the Fas Project. Our goal is to provide education in areas of the world where it is needed the most, and provide humanitarian help with food and educational needs, and introduce children to healthy and engaging sports.
Once a for-profit company, Fas Project is now a fully-certified 501c-3 nonprofit. We grow our impact partnering with those already on the ground and already connected to the issues faced by impoverished communities in the developing world. The heart of our organization is in relationships of many kinds, whether relationships with wonderful schools and orphanages and the passionate people who run them, or connections between our donors and the children who benefit most from their contributions.
Members of the FAS Project are concerned citizens in resource-abundant countries who care about the issues of extreme poverty and are willing to get involved. Our members are dedicated, hardworking and intelligent men and women with a strong desire to improve the lives of people that are less fortunate. We believe that working together enriches All of us as a team and individually.
The problems generated by poverty are complex and wide-ranging; they demand wide-reaching responses. Fas Project sponsors Community Development projects in health, vocational training for impoverished youth, and a developmental skills training program featuring successful athletes in our focused sports (surfing, skating and snowboarding). These projects are financed with donations to the Fas Project.
Fas Project is a not-for-profit organization from Orange County, California. Our founders, President Fas Lebbie and Nick Jones, both hail from a surf city: San clemente. President Fas Lebbie was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and as a young teenager, immigrated to California. His experiences growing up in San Clemente and later returning to Sierra Leone to reconnect with his African heritage led to the creation of the Fas Project. Our goal is to provide education in areas of the world where it is needed the most, and provide humanitarian help with food and educational needs, and introduce children to healthy and engaging sports.
Once a for-profit company, Fas Project is now a fully-certified 501c-3 nonprofit. We grow our impact partnering with those already on the ground and already connected to the issues faced by impoverished communities in the developing world. The heart of our organization is in relationships of many kinds, whether relationships with wonderful schools and orphanages and the passionate people who run them, or connections between our donors and the children who benefit most from their contributions.
Members of the FAS Project are concerned citizens in resource-abundant countries who care about the issues of extreme poverty and are willing to get involved. Our members are dedicated, hardworking and intelligent men and women with a strong desire to improve the lives of people that are less fortunate. We believe that working together enriches All of us as a team and individually.
The problems generated by poverty are complex and wide-ranging; they demand wide-reaching responses. Fas Project sponsors Community Development projects in health, vocational training for impoverished youth, and a developmental skills training program featuring successful athletes in our focused sports (surfing, skating and snowboarding). These projects are financed with donations to the Fas Project.
Fas Project is a not-for-profit organization from Orange County, California. Our founders, President Fas Lebbie and Nick Jones, both hail from a surf city: San clemente. President Fas Lebbie was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and as a young teenager, immigrated to California. His experiences growing up in San Clemente and later returning to Sierra Leone to reconnect with his African heritage led to the creation of the Fas Project. Our goal is to provide education in areas of the world where it is needed the most, and provide humanitarian help with food and educational needs, and introduce children to healthy and engaging sports.
Once a for-profit company, Fas Project is now a fully-certified 501c-3 nonprofit. We grow our impact partnering with those already on the ground and already connected to the issues faced by impoverished communities in the developing world. The heart of our organization is in relationships of many kinds, whether relationships with wonderful schools and orphanages and the passionate people who run them, or connections between our donors and the children who benefit most from their contributions.
Members of the FAS Project are concerned citizens in resource-abundant countries who care about the issues of extreme poverty and are willing to get involved. Our members are dedicated, hardworking and intelligent men and women with a strong desire to improve the lives of people that are less fortunate. We believe that working together enriches All of us as a team and individually.
The problems generated by poverty are complex and wide-ranging; they demand wide-reaching responses. Fas Project sponsors Community Development projects in health, vocational training for impoverished youth, and a developmental skills training program featuring successful athletes in our focused sports (surfing, skating and snowboarding). These projects are financed with donations to the Fas Project.
FAS PROJECT IS GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:
- Introduce children to sports chosen based on our areas of expertise and according to the local culture, climate, and location.
- Provide clothing through donations to partners to ensure youths have something to wear.
- Create ways for youth to build relationships with each other.
- Help kids continue to develop their sports skills (build skate parks in neighborhoods; offer surf / snowboard training events; etc).
- Teach kids leadership qualities, build kids’ confidence, and give kids a voice for themselves.
- Make every cent of every donation count toward transforming futures for youth in developing nations.
- Partner with local organizations to maximize the reach of our resources and support their long-term work.
FAS PROJECT IS GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:
- Introduce children to sports chosen based on our areas of expertise and according to the local culture, climate, and location.
- Provide clothing through donations to partners to ensure youths have something to wear.
- Create ways for youth to build relationships with each other.
- Help kids continue to develop their sports skills (build skate parks in neighborhoods; offer surf / snowboard training events; etc).
- Teach kids leadership qualities, build kids’ confidence, and give kids a voice for themselves.
- Make every cent of every donation count toward transforming futures for youth in developing nations.
- Partner with local organizations to maximize the reach of our resources and support their long-term work.
| YEAR | Organization | Type | Primary Aim | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Neneh | Orphanage | Food and education | Moyamba Dst. Sierra Leone |
| 2014 | Bureh Beach | Orphanage / surf club | Education and recreation | Western Sierra Leone |
| 2014 | South Hardy | School / Orphanage | Education | Minikoro Chiefdom, Sierra Leone |
| 2014 | Vision School | School | School supplies | Western Area Urban District, Sierra Leone |
| YEAR | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Neneh | Orphanage |
| 2014 | Bureh Beach | Orphanage / surf club |
| 2014 | South Hardy | School / Orphanage |
| 2014 | Vision School | School |
| Primary Aim | Location |
|---|---|
| Food and education | Moyamba Dst. Sierra Leone |
| Education and recreation | Western Sierra Leone |
| Education | Minikoro Chiefdom, Sierra Leone |
| School supplies | Western Area Urban District, Sierra Leone |
Our Beginnings
Fas Project was born out of a desire to see how a socially-conscious surf and skate culture could affect change for underprivileged kids around the world -- and the vision only grew from there.
Sia Manja, 5 years
Sia Manja, 5 years
Sia received her first pencils and other supplies for the start of her school year
Alusine Timbo, 11 years
Alusine Timbo, 11 years
At vision school, Alusine received a toothpaste and toothbrush, clothing, and educational needs. He receives ongoing aid from Fas project for his education
Sarah Tommy, 9 years
Sarah Tommy, 9 years
Sarah and other children receive ongoing basic aid, ensuring their access to education
Now, you can partner directly with the Fas Project by donating online. Every cent of every dollar is poured into the work: helping children receive education, food, and care. Clinics and partnerships with local organizations like the Bureh Beach Surf Club in Sierra Leone continue the spirit of the original Fas Project vision: surfers and skaters changing the world, one life at a time.