The 10/40 Window

"The 10/40 window is located from 10 degrees to 40 degrees north of the equator.  It includes North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.  There are 65 nations in this window and we believe 45 are surfable.  A goal of Surfing the Nations is to create a new awareness of this region and present a strong challenge to this generation of surfers to GO!  Surfers are awakening and seeing that this is truly a hidden window of opportunity.  Yes, there's great sacrifice and cost to pay but the rewards will be great...We believe surfing is one of God's creative tools to capture the heart's of this generation for the purpose of changing lives.  Can a small group of committed surfers help change the world?  Yes!"   - Surfing the Nations Newsletter, Sept 2005

With Surfing the Nations targeting every surfable nation (a nation with its boundaries on an ocean) in this generation, we will be traveling to the Middle East.  Egypt, Jordan, and Israel.  Yes there is no surf in Jordan, but there are deserts of sand dunes for sandboarding.  And yes there is awesome surf in Egypt and Israel.

And now we are off for the Middle East.  We won't be seeing the Hawaiian islands until Dec 22.  We will miss you, but are excited to see you soon.

Feeding the Hungry

One in five Hawaii residents suffers from hunger.  

As surfer's giving back, we provide Oahu's largest and most dependable food distributions. Once a week we work with the Food Bank of Hawaii to distribute food to families in Kalihi.  Families who otherwise might not have the ability to provide food for their children.

This week we were blessed with an abundant amount of food.  I've been with Feeding the Hungry for 2 months and yesterday greeted us with the most food.  The people were glad for it.

 

There are regulars I have gotten to know just by talking with on a weekly basis.  Families that I can get to know.  There are some amazing stories of people struggling to earn money to bring their family to Hawaii.  One gentleman by the name of "Tino" told me he has been working for years providing money to his wife and kids in the Philippines.  The food he receives at our distributions are a blessing.

Amazing things are happening in Hawaii, and to be apart of it is simply eye-opening.  You can be apart of this change.  Check out Feeding the Hungry