Improving the health, wellbeing and resilience of families in remote regions connected to us through surfing.

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Food security is a basic human right, but for many in remote communities, it's a daily struggle. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒฑ SurfAid is working to change that through life-saving health programs, improving access to nutritious food in places like Indonesia. โ 
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Until recently, Theodora had to walk long distances to get water for her farm and home. SurfAid worked with the community to build an irrigation system that provides Theodora with access to clean water within just 2 meters from her front door! ๐Ÿšฐโ 
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Happy New Year! With your support, here's to another year of creating waves of positive impact across remote surf communities. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ“ธ @aquabumps
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27 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 25: Make A Wave ๐ŸŒŠ In 2025, 1,700 surfers across 23 countries paddled out every day in September, raising $1.136 million to support families in remote communities. You can help write the next chapter and join the lineup at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ
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26 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 24: Mama Halimah ๐ŸŒŠ Inspired by the SurfAid Nusatani program, health volunteer Mama Halimah turned a local resource into a sustainable protein source for her village - snails! Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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25 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 23: Doug Lees ๐ŸŒŠ From navigating a global pandemic to championing community-led nutrition programs, our former CEO Doug made sure remote surf communities got a fair shot. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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24 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 22: Agnes๐ŸŒŠ SurfAid's Nusatani program empowers rural villages. Working at a village-owned enterprise, Agnes supports farmers growing rice, bringing income into her community. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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23 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 22: Ross Corbett ๐ŸŒŠ As SurfAid's new Head of Programs, Ross believes the key to change is to listen first, support locally, and stay long enough to see progress take root. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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22 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 20: Selvin ๐ŸŒŠ Thanks to SurfAid's clean water programs, Selvin no longer spends hours collecting water. She is healthier, attends school regularly, and helps family grow crops. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ
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21 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 19: Surfie Chicks ๐ŸŒŠ This crew have turned passion into purpose - since 2021, theyโ€™ve raised more than $177,698 for the #MakeAWave challenge, supporting remote surf communities. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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20 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 18: Desi ๐ŸŒŠ Childrenโ€™s wellbeing often hinges on what happens at home. For health volunteer Desi, SurfAidโ€™s Nusatani parenting program shifted cultural norms around caregiving. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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19 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 17: Rip Curl ๐ŸŒŠ Since joining SurfAid in 2021, @ripcurl has brought new energy to our mission, supporting health, clean water, and nutrition programs in remote communities. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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18 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 16: Alpina ๐ŸŒŠ Alpina's village worked with SurfAid to design a rainwater collection system. With her new water tank, she no longer has to walk kilometres to collect water. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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17 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 15: Sally Fitzgibbons ๐ŸŒŠ Sally is the heart of the #MakeAWave Boost Mobile Grombassador Awards for young surfers who paddle out to support remote Indonesian communities. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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16 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 14: Yani & Rini๐ŸŒŠ In places where hospitals are hours away and transport is unreliable, midwives are the first and only line of care for mothers and babies. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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15 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 13: Maria ๐ŸŒŠ SurfAid designed a locally-led water reservoir system for households in Sumba Barat. Walking to collect water used to take Maria an hour โ€”ย now it takes 10 minutes. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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14 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 12: Sumithra๐ŸŒŠ A member of the SurfAid Australia Board, Sumithra Bala works to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, ensuring that no one is left behind. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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13 Dec 2025
๐ŸŒŠ Legends of the Lineup Day 11: Petrus๐ŸŒŠ Wetana Village Head Petrus is championing SurfAidโ€™s Nusatani program - helping parents gain confidence, farmers strengthen their crops, and children grow healthier. Read the full story and support our mission at legendsofthelineup.surfaid.oโ€ฆ.
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