SurfAid shares an update on their work in the remote communities of Rote and the Mentawai Islands, and name their Humanitarian of the Year for 2025.
In the Mentawai Islands, the SurfAid Katuronata program is in full swing. Each day, new water facilities are being built in partnership with local communities. This pilot program is already proving successful, with 80 new clean water access points expected to be completed by May – bringing lasting change to families in remote villages.
In Rote, SurfAid’s nutrition and water programs are currently running side-by-side, each making strong progress. Next month, they’ll be announcing an exciting new chapter that sees an integrated program that brings these two vital streams together.
“We’re also proud to announce the SurfAid Humanitarians of the Year for 2025, our highest honour,” said SurfAid’s chief executive officer, Doug Lees. “This year’s recognition goes to one of our most dedicated and longstanding supporters, the Tan family of Aquabumps fame.”
The SurfAid crew continues to take action in inspiring ways. In March, SurfAid friends in NSW at the Paddle Against Poverty paddled 13 kilometres from Stanwell Park to Thirroul raising awareness and funds for families in remote surf communities.
The SurfAid Cup Bondi, held at the start of May, raised more than $70,000.
