Creating positive change with Art & Skateboarding. Drop in with us!
Skate, Create & Connect with SOA Paris
About us ↓
SOA Paris is a nonprofit organization using Art & Skateboarding to uplift the wellbeing of our international community.
We empower underrepresented groups through mentorship, access to resources & strong community support. Through creative events, workshops & programs, SOA Paris celebrates skate culture while promoting self-care & mindfulness.
Did you know? Our team is mainly composed of women, non binary & neurodivergent individuals. Yes! We’re building a space where everyone feels seen, supported & inspired.
Good vibes & real changes!
In 2024, SOA Paris brought together over 1,500 people through 13 events. We worked with 45 amazing artists & creative skaters, supported by 35 passionate volunteers. Note that our community is made up of 65% BIPOC & 70% women & queer individuals, & it keeps growing, with 80 new memberships last year.
We also teamed up with 15 local businesses, 15 grassroots groups & 8 skate-related companies & international NGOs. With €875 in seed grants distributed & €15,600 in funding received, we’re proud to keep creating inclusive spaces where Art, Skateboarding & Wellbeing come together.
Join us for this one-day community event that combines art, skateboarding & wellbeing. It has been designed for people from marginalized communities to reconnect with themselves & others.
Whether you're a first-time skater or just looking to move your body, express yourself & meet new people, this day is for you. From fun games & strength training to creative workshops, yoga & a beginner-friendly skate session, the event is designed to help you find your balance, on & off the board.
Bring your skateboard if you have one. Come as you are, drop in with us!
Skate 4 Balance: join us!
OUR LOCATIONS IN 2025
Nairobi, Kenya
Sunday October 12th
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
At Shangilia skate-aid Skate Park
COMPLETED
Barcelona, Spain
Sunday October 12th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
At Shimmy Gallery
COMPLETED
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Saturday October 18th
INVITATION ONLY
Dakar, Senegal
Sunday October 19th
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
At Skatepark Patte d’Oie
Recent projects
SKATE SESSION AT BASTILLE SPOT
When? August 2024
Where? Paris, France
With? Women Win & Skateistan
PUSHING AGAINST RACISM IN KENYA
When? September 2024
Where? Nairobi & Nakuru, Kenya
With? GirlSkateNairobi
Thanks to? Pushing Against Racism
HER MOVES MINI FESTIVAL 2ND EDITION
When? March 2025
Where? Barcelona, Spain
Thanks to? Good souls, the list is looong!
↓ DROP US A MESSAGE TO COLLAB ↓
Photo of Skate for Balance in Barcelona by Diana Flores Fica
Our Skateboarding Lifestyle Podcast
The Grip Skateboarding Podcast is a podcast created by SOA Paris where culture, identity & creativity ride side by side. It gives the mic to skaters you don’t always hear from - especially women, queer folks, artists skaters & community builders reshaping the scene on their own terms.
We talk about first drops & self-doubt. Healing & hype. Art & activism. All through the voices of those living it. The Grip Skateboarding is a work still in progress. We’re currently in the testing phase. Still experimenting with formats, voices & flow. This is literally a DIY journey made in collaboration with Sundries Productions & Pizza Raval Bar. You can already find some episodes on:
Got a story to share, want to collaborate or help develop this project? Email us: hello@soaparis.org
Check out our blog: Insights & Stories
Insights & Stories is a space where we share the stories behind our events, the people who inspire us & the creative communities we connect with. From skate session to art projects, personal reflections, & behind-the-scenes moments, it’s where creativity turns into action & ideas take shape.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips or just a peek into our journey, Insights & Stories is your window into the ideas, experiences, & projects that keep SOA Paris moving forward.
Want to be part of the community?
Fill out the form below to become a member of SOA Paris, receive our monthly newsletter (La Petite Dépêche) & all the information about our upcoming events!SOA Paris is a nonprofit organization using Art & Skateboarding to uplift the wellbeing of our international community.
We empower underrepresented groups through mentorship, access to resources & strong community support. Through creative events, workshops & programs, SOA Paris celebrates skate culture while promoting self-care & mindfulness.
Did you know? Our team is mainly composed of women, non binary & neurodivergent individuals. Yes! We’re building a space where everyone feels seen, supported & inspired.
Our dream team
Founder, President & Operations Manager of SOA Paris Nonprofit Organization. Jessy is a passionate organizer blending Art, Skateboarding & Wellbeing to create safer, more inclusive spaces. They lead the vision, community projects & international collaborations with heart & intention.
THEY/THEM
Retail expertise, photography, accounting, analytics, labor & commerce law, project management, team leadership, financial literacy, marketing & communication, community building & network growth
After earning their high school diploma in Administration & Accounting, Jessy went on to study Management, Administration & International Trade, completing a Bachelor’s degree & most of a Master’s (six months short, oopsie!). During that time, JJ (yep, that’s their nickname) started experimenting with their first camera. Fun fact: they still use that same old camera today, 12 years later!
"I believe creativity comes from the lack of resources & the will to create what we have in mind anyway." — Jessy
BACKGROUND
SKILLS SET
JESSY N. MARINE
Vice-President & General Projects Manager of the organization. Nadège is a neurodivergent creative working at the intersection of culture, inclusion & community. Her work supports gender justice, mental health awareness, & accessible spaces for creatives & skateboarders.
SHE/HER
Cultural project design & production, nonprofit organization management, reporting, fundraising, youth inclusion, gender advocacy, safeguarding, cross-cultural communication, community development
After her Literary Baccalaureate, Nadège pursued studies in Law & Political Science, then completed a Master 1 in International Law of Euro-Mediterranean Trade at the University of Bordeaux Montesquieu. But the legal field didn’t sit right with her so she later trained as a home care assistant & expanded her knowledge through hands-on programs & workshops, from gender justice to leadership in skateboarding & inclusive cultural spaces.
"I’ve learned by doing through collaboration & by following curiosity." — Nadège
BACKGROUND
SKILLS SET
NADEGE MONGE
JELIMO CHABOI
CICELY SINCLAIR
RAYANE OLIVEIRA
CHRISTIAN CASTANEA
ANDERSON AKA 45000FT
Local Coordinator & Partner in Nairobi, Kenya
Creative Workshop Teacher in Barcelona, Spain
Art Director & Creative Workshop Teacher in Barcelona, Spain
Local Coordinator & Partner in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Videographer in Barcelona, Spain
CATHERINE NAZAROV
Content Creator & Facilitator in Paris, France
AURELIE FRADEAUD
Treasurer & Accountant in Poitiers, France
CLARA FERCHAUD
Legal Advisor in Marseille, France
Marketing & Community Manager in Barcelona, Spain
JOY GOMEZ KOLBER
WE'RE LOOKING FOR FREELANCERS!
Executive Assistant, Legal Adivsor or Web Manager, interested? Contact us via this form
Punctual Public Relations Manager, Remote
HOLLIE DEARING
VALENTIN ANCEAU
Local Coordinator & Partner in Dakar, Senegal
DIANA FLORES FICA
Photographer & Videographer, Remote
They helped us grow!
Friends, partners & guardian angels have allowed SOA Paris to create 15 safe & inclusive projects in 2024
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We’re open to new collaboration & keen to create more projects with beautiful people.