SOA is a French nonprofit officially founded in Paris back in 2023, operating worldwide.

Our mission is to support neurodiversity, inclusion & positive social impact through art & skateboarding. To do so, SOA provides a safer environment for self expression & growth. Our team also brings more useful resources to each community we support.

Did you know? Our team is mainly composed of women, non binary & neurodivergent individuals.

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CREATE, SKATE & CONNECT

Credits: Diana Flores Fica

WELLBEING THROUGH ART & SKATEBOARDING

Since 2023, we have worked with local businesses, health professionals, artists & several communities to organize projects in Europe, Africa & South America.

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2700 people reached with 40 activations worldwide within the past 3 years

SKATE FOR BALANCE

Skate for Balance is an international initiative run by SOA, bringing communities together worldwide through local art & skateboarding events.

This program relies on art & skateboarding to promote mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, gender inclusion & social connection.

With your donations, we can expand this initiative. Make Skate for Balance reach more cities, donate to SOA. ♥

Nairobi, Kenya

S4B IN YOUR CITY

with Jelimo Cheboi from GirlSkate Nairobi

Dakar, Senegal

with the French artist, Valentin Anceau in 2025

Tameslouht, Morocco

Santiago, Chile

Sao Paulo, Brazil

San Sebastian, Spain

Paris, France

Barcelona, Spain

with Diana Flores Fica from Flipa Magazine

with Houda Ait Lahcen from Concrete Jungle Fondation Morocco

with Rayane Oliveira from Oba Skate Jam in 2025 ; with Luciana Tozo from 2 Das Minas from 2026

with Teresa Iloro from Kaixo con Amor

with Jessie Carpentras from Apax Magazine

with Sour Solution, Amigos & Petshop skate shops

Since 2025, SOA brought S4B to 7 grass-root projects in South America, Africa & Europe. You want to bring Skate for Balance to your city? With our support (including access to our resources, guidance & visibility) you’ll create an event shaped by your community. We're now open to new cities, apply now!

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Credits: GirlSkate Nairobi

Nobody likes matcha

Nobody likes Matcha shares artists & skaters stories. Powered by SOA, the podcast highlights underrepresented voices through intimate, honest conversations. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or just a peek into our community, Nobody likes Matcha is your window into the SOA experience.

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MEDIAS

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Discover our exhibition with the North American artist, Poetry Jackson.

Learn about the Charitable giving campaign run by EA & skate.

Press

Art & skate by Vicioussssss Skateboarding

Viciousbnr is a Barcelona-based skateboarding creator & photographer. Via a Youtube vlog, the skater shares his passion for skateboarding & the scene.

Art & Skate is an event organically brought by the community in Barcelona.

Art works & skateboarding tricks in one space. We had a few hours dedicated to self-expression, creativity & connection through various activities.

Get a glimpse of the event, press play!

INSIGHTS & STORIES

SKATE SHOPS FRIENDS

SOA works with independent shops & brands. Thanks to their help, we create events, connect with local skaters & support projects in their cities.

Independent Paris skate shop. Around since 2003 & still pushing!

7 Rue de Marseille
75010 Paris, France

Swedish roots, Barcelona home. An independent skate brand since 2014.

NOZBONE

AMIGOS

SOUR SOLUTION

Part of Barcelona’s skate scene since 2010, Amigos skate shop is a familiar name for local skaters.

Carrer del Dr. Dou 16
08001 Barcelona, Spain

Jessy N. Marine

Bordeaux, France

Barcelona, Spain

Operations
Projects

Nadège Monge

Marseille, France

Treasury

Aurélie Fradeaud

Poitiers, France

Legal

Ellaura Boisselliah

Marseille, France

We are open to new collaborations!

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SOA TEAM

SOA Paris is an official French nonprofit organization created in Paris, currently based in Bordeaux

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Web design: Jessy N. Marine

Artistic direction: Ségolène Carron

Footer photo: Diana Flores Fica

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