WHO WE ARE
SOS is a charity created in 2021 to help snowboarders suffering from various forms of oppression in many corners of the planet.
The primary focus is on refugee, displaced, persecuted snowboarders.
SOS gives them a hand to keep their dream of snowboarding and education alive.
Their social integration is greatly enhanced thanks to the worldwide snowboard community.
Snowboarders of Solidarity is a France-based non-profit association under the law of 1901. All members are volunteers.
contact@snowboarders-of-solidarity.com
Instagram: @snowboardersofsolidarity
MORE THAN A SPORT – A TOOL FOR FREEDOM
At SOS, we believe snowboarding is more than just a sport.
For those we support, it is a path to freedom, dignity, and a new beginning.
It is a way to overcome trauma, connect with others, and rebuild a life.
Our strength lies in the snowboard community.
Together, we can give these riders the chance to ride again, to dream again.
👉 Join the movement – Support Us
Victor Daviet is pro snowboarder & influencer since 2006 and was featured in major movie productions such as Absinthe Films, Pirate Movie Production, Rip Curl films, Almo film. Besides shootings and his involvement with brands, Victor created Safety Shred Days, a series of avalanche danger prevention events in France and Switzerland.
Instagram : @victordaviet
-President-
Jérôme Tanon is a professional snowboard photographer & movie director capturing the culture of snowboarding. Jérôme created the classic movie : « The Eternal Beauty Of Snowboarding »; followed by adventure/freeride films « Zabardast », « Free Rider » & « Of A Lifetime ».
Instagram : @jerometanon
-Vice-president-
Laurent Pordié is the head of the French National Snowboard Commission and a social anthropologist specialized on Asia. Laurent is involved since the early 1990s in humanitarian and social welfare programs‘ management in the Himalayas and South East Asia. Laurent set up the Familha Snowboard initiative in his native Pyrenees in 2012 and enjoys transmitting his passion to kids since then.
Instagram : @familha_snowboard
-Treasurer-
FACES BEHIND THE MISSION
Mujtaba
Arrived in France at the end of 2022, Mujtaba quickly adapted to life in Annecy.
While working in the restaurant industry, he is also attending French classes and plans to resume his economics studies.
Snowboarding remains his passion, and he hopes to share this sport with others.
Musawer
Former member of the Afghan national snowboard team, Musawer is also a strong advocate for women’s rights.
Forced into exile because of his activism, he now supports Afghan women through traditional craftsmanship with the « Malalai Carpet » project.
Nasima
The only female snowboarder on the Afghan national team, Nasima showed incredible bravery in pursuing her passion in a restrictive environment.
Since arriving in Annecy in late 2022, she has made remarkable progress in French and plans to enter an art schoolnext year.
Nizar
Also a member of the Afghan snowboard team, Nizar was evacuated from Afghanistan in 2021 with his teammates.
Now safe in France, he continues to nurture his passion for snowboarding while integrating into his new life.