TANIA RASHID:

In just a few days, there will be a competition sponsored by an American missionary called Surfing the Nations. Hundreds of people will be watching, including the judges.

Sobe Meheraz and Shoma are the best surfers among the girls. The top winner will receive $248.00 and a used surfboard. The girls could use the cash. They all live in the slums. They are determined to win.

Rashed Alam, a longtime surfer himself, found the girls selling eggs and jewelry on the beach five years ago, and decided to train the girls to surf. He now looks after them as his own and runs a local surfer boys and girls club.

RASHED ALAM, Founder, Surf Boys and Girls Club: They have freedom. They like have lots of things to do. They have life. What do women do in Bangladesh? They go get married and stay in home, like whole life as housewife.

Here, there are lots of things to do outside of home. Don't give up. Don't give up. What you are doing is an amazing job. You are promoting our country. I just want to see a smile on their face.