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After the Disasters: How one community is rebuilding
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SurfAid & the UN Millennium Goals
When it comes to humanitarian work, it's important that organizations do not operate in a 'vacuum.' The UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) form a blueprint for meeting the needs of the world's poor agreed to by a majority of countries and leading development institutions. We thought you'd like to know that SurfAid is fully supportive of these goals as demonstrated by the direct and practical assistance we're bringing to the people of Western Sumatra.
Come see what we mean.
Recommended Reading: Malaria Control Program
Malaria is rampant in the Mentawai. A number of studies have described the Mentawai Islands as a hyper-endemic malaria area with up to 50% of people carrying the parasite at any one time. It is responsible for many deaths and extensive suffering. It keeps communities in the poverty trap and severely reduces a child’s capacity to be educated. Keep Reading....
In the News: Dutch courage and a make-do medico save Perth surfer
From the The Sunday Times, Australia
"Mr Plummer's only knowledge of medicine comes from what he was told by a doctor from SurfAid International. The award-winning non-profit group involves the international surfing community striving to improve the health of locals in surfing regions around the world, including the Mentawais."
Read the entire article (but remember a carton of Bintang and medical procedures DO NOT normally go well together).
ASMF – that’s a take!
The Australian Surf Film Festival has come to a close with SurfAid raising approximately $3000 in merchandise and donations to date. The festival toured Australia from November through to January and got an awesome response. Special thanks to Tim Bonython and Volatile Productions for their support and letting SurfAid tag along for the ride – we appreciate your help! Look out for ASMF next year – set to be bigger and better than ever!!!!
SurfAid does Byron
Interviews with Byron Bay FM and Ra TV, an art exhibition with 10% of proceeds to SurfAid and retailers joining SurfAid in selling wristbands – these are just some of the great things happening in Byron after Emily took to the streets to rally up support. Look out on Ra TV for Emily’s interview with professional surfer Kalie Mackee on SurfAids work and how people can JOIN SURFAID!
Brave New Waves
The Mother Art Gallery “Brave New Waves” exhibition in Byron Bay opened earlier this month with a fantastic turnout from the local surf scene and reputable surf artists. Live bands, raffles including Gallaz and Electric gear and awesome artwork!!!! The raffle raised nearly $300 for SurfAid and the gallery is donating 10% of profits from artworks sold - exhibition running until the 25th February. Definitely check it out!!! www.motherart.com.au Many thanks to Kirana and Jason, the crew at Mother Art and all the Artists in “Brave New Waves”!
The V Files – Sydney SurfAid volunteers get to work….
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Ryan Achurch is set for success in the world of HR and has kindly volunteered himself to SurfAid every Friday this month. The Australian Employee Handbook, Volunteer Contracts and Employee Contracts are all under review as he makes sure that they included all necessary NSW and Federal Legislation. Ryan is already hands on working with adults at the Spastic Centre. Thanks for helping out SurfAid Ryan – great to have you here!
Suzana Cigoja continues to work tirelessly on Kaimana set to get Australians into party mode and raise awareness/funds while Carlie Thornton got into the spirit of SurfAid in Byron Bay earlier this month – selling wristbands and raising awareness! As usual Sigrid Langker, Milton Brown and Nathan Macallum and new volunteer Brad Skellern have been giving their best to ASMF – thanks for flying the flag guys!
Kaimana – Australia's first SurfAid party at the Manly Wharf Hotel!!!!!
Thursday the 16th March 2006 will see the first Aussie SurfAid party ever - all ticket sales and raffle monies will be donated to SurfAid community health programs! Expected to raise over $10,000, the event will be advertised on National radio Triple JJJ and Nova, Coastalwatch and supported by Webber, Surfing NSW, Red Bull, ASL, Tracks, Billabong, Quiksilver, Hurley, Beach Culture, SDS, Aloe Up, Flying Fish, Fitness First, Bigstick Travel, FCS, Electric and the Surf Travel Company.
Kaimana will be attended by the “whose who” of industry leaders in surfing and is expected to attract 200 local surfers, supporters and sponsors. Tickets will cost $70 for DJ/food/alcohol. Don’t miss out on this landmark event in SurfAid history.
Purchase tickets now at www.surfaidinternational.org/kaimana.
Family Trivia/Band Night
Organised by Glen Isemonger and friends, Gerringong school teachers and local surfers are hosting an evening to benefit SurfAid. The event is expected to raise over $8000 with nearly 300 people. All are from rocking local families in Gerringong and the night is set for mid March – see you there guys!
Board Sports Australia Expo (BSA)
In September the largest board sports expo ever, BSA will be held in Australia including the record breaking attempt on the world’s largest surfboard (thanks NEV!). Board sport representatives and industry nationally will showcase their products with 5% of profit from the event going to SurfAid. All ticket sales for the giant surfboard will go to SurfAid also (approximately $300 per ticket – board fits 40 = lot’s of fundraising!!!!!). Great stuff… make sure you stay tuned in for BSA info and tickets!!!
Keep swimming!!!!!
The United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) has around 2500 pupils and is renowned for being a school with a humanitarian conscience. This year, the college has devoted their yearly fundraising event to SurfAid and it’s planned for March 16th and 17th. Students will swim in teams for 24hrs in an attempt to raise approximately $10,000 for the wells and latrines project in the islands where SurfAid works. There will also be wristbands for sale, sausage sizzles and loads of fun. Thanks UWCSEA students and staff – great support!
Stacer Boats Equips SurfAid
Special thanks goes out to Stacer Boats for equipping SurfAid with 2 new speed boats!
Read the Stacer newsletter article. (PDF 162K)
Australia’s Surfing Life Magazine – immense support!
Get this for support - Last year ASL auctioned off a signed and framed pair of boardshorts from Kelly Slater, Tom Carroll, Mick Fanning, Andy Irons and Mark Occhilupo for $10,000 and all proceeds went to SurfAid!
As if that wasn’t enough, they also produced ASL and SurfAid co-branded wrist bands that were cover-mounted onto the magazine. A certain percentage from each cover sale was donated to SurfAid which ended up totalling close to $5000!!! ASL – we appreciate your support immensely and look forward to working together on more unique fundraising ideas.
Have you checked out ASL recently? Grab an issue from your local newsy or head to http://www.surfinglife.net/
Retail Partners
If you happen to be in the area of these shops, please stop in to say how much you appreciate their support of SurfAid.
Welcome New Retail Partners!
+ Byron Longboards + Mojo Surf + Byron Surf Co + Maddog Surf Byron + Beach General Avalon Recent All-Stars!
+ Mother Art Gallery/Brave New Waves + Tim Bonython/Volatile Productions/ASMF + + Gerringong Trivia Night – Glen Isemonger + Brad Skellern and the Torquay Team + UWSCEA + Manly Wharf Hotel
+ Suzana Cigoja – Kaimana Organiser
For a complete list of Retail Partners, with links to their websites, follow this link.
Hey – where’s your BANDTOGETHER wristband?
If you haven’t bought a wristband yet then show your support by buying some! If you are a retailer or you just want a couple for you and your surfer buds, head to the website and get yours NOW! Head on over to http://ausorders.surfaidinternational.org/ or visit with one of our retail partners.
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