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SurfAid's Malaria Control Project continues to build momentum with this new effort as the "top-down" energy is now more effective.
Read the full story and see what we mean.
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Worldwide, malnutrition is a factor in 60% of the 10 million preventable childhood deaths each year (source: World Health Organization). A recent study by the World Bank cites education and behavioral change as the key elements to fighting malnutrition in developing nations. This is exciting news as these findings support SurfAid's long time strategy of community development.
Many nonprofits attempt to solve community-wide problems, like malnutrition, solely by addressing each case individually. These programs do not achieve lasting change, are expensive, and must constantly be in operation or the beneficiaries are right back where they started.
Backed by this latest study from the World Bank, SurfAid's Community Development philosophy has been proven to be more effective in creating the kind of lasting changes that eliminate preventable death and suffering.
Full Story + Links.
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Are you a Hall-of-Famer? If you support SurfAid you are! For our innovative programs to save lives in the Mentawai Islands, The Australian Surfing Hall of Fame has presented SurfAid International with its prestigious Pioneering Award. With our founder, Dr. Dave Jenkins, in the field preparing to launch a new aspect to our Malaria Control Project (see above), our award was accepted by Derek O’Neill, Billabong CEO and SurfAid supporter, at the awards ceremony at Casuarina Beach in northern New South Wales in March.
“Like a lot of people, we were probably a bit sceptical when SurfAid first came to us five years ago and told us what they wanted to do,” said Derek O’Neill. “But they’ve stood the test of time. SurfAid is the real deal.”
With the generous support of SurfAid sponsors, like Billabong and Quiksilver, as well as others in the surf industry and hundreds of surfers and humanitarians worldwide, SurfAid reached an important milestone having expanded into our 50th village (20 in the Mentawais, 30 on Nias).
With our supporters continuing to recruit others and increase their own support, we are hoping to expand to serving 160 beneficiary villages within the next 12 months.
Financial support enables us to continue our work. If you're not yet a SurfAid donor, please become one today!
- Corporate Sponsorship
- Retail Partnership: Surfers Supplies, NJ does some "vintage" fundraising
- Schools
- California, USA: Santa Barbara Junior High Surf Club RIPS!
- Singapore: United World College 24 Hour Swim Challenge
- Volunteer Fundraisers
- Events: San Diego youth show support for SurfAid & Surfrider at "Water for Life"
Upcoming Events (save the date!)
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Denver, Colorado, USA: April 15 Concert at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
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Wellington, New Zealand: May 27, Concert
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Sydney, AUS: June 15 SurfAid Sydney Benefit
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USA, location tbd: Summer 2006 -- Summer Soiree
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Rome, Italy
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Ventura, California, USA
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Planet Reef Tour: July 2006
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Carlsbad, California, USA
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SoCal Firefighter Challenge, USA
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New Jersey Paddle, USA
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The Travelling Shirt -- read it to believe it (download the press release - pdf)
If you'd like to be a part of planning these fundraisers or hosting others, please contact us.
BandTogether: Where's Your Band?
If you haven’t bought a wristband yet then show your support by buying some!
Head to the website and find a retail partner in your area. Get yours NOW!
Farewell to Emily
It is with great sadness that SurfAid International says goodbye to Emily Laurence.
Emily has been the driving force of SurfAid’s Sydney office, establishing strong relationships with the Australian surfing community and building a solid base from which the organisation will prosper from.
"I have enjoyed working for SurfAid and see it as a great honour to be involved with such a unique humanitarian organisation. I look forward to remaining on board in a volunteer capacity." - Emily
Emily has procured herself an internship with the Department of Public Prosecutions in Sydney. This is a wonderful opportunity for Emily and although a great loss to SurfAid we support her all the way and wish her the very best.
Welcome to Sigrid
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Sigrid Langker who has taken over from Emily as Australian Operations Manager.
Sigrid has been working in NGOs for the past five years, speaks Bahasa Indonesia, loves riding waves and is partial to a frangipani or two in her hair.
Sigrid was previously a volunteer for SurfAid when this opportunity arose. Welcome Sigrid, to the team and may the force be with you.
FORWARD TO A FRIEND
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As Always, Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors:
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