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.

About us ↓

CREATE, SKATE & CONNECT

FOR THREE YEARS NOW

In the past three years, we have worked with local businesses, health professionals, artists & several communities to organize projects in Europe, Africa & South America.

WELLBEING THROUGH ART & SKATE

+2700 people attending

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+40 activations worldwide

75% are women & queer people

Skate for balance is an international initiative run by SOA. It relies on art & skateboarding to promote mental care, physical wellbeing, gender inclusion & social connection. With your support, we can expand this initiative.

SKATE FOR BALANCE

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.

NOBODY LIKES MATCHA

SOA TEAM

Jessy N. Marine

Remote, France & Spain

Operations
Projects

Nadège Monge

Marseille, France

Treasury

Aurélie Fradeaud

Poitiers, France

Legal

Ellaura Boisselliah

Aix en Provence, France

We are open to new collaboration with beautiful people.

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SOA Paris is an official French nonprofit organization

90.01Z - ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

SIRET 924 042 336 00017

Web design: Jessy N. Marine

Artistic direction: Ségolène Carron

Header & footer photos: Diana Flores Fica

Photo S4B: Jelimo Cheboi

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