... SurfAid International has come to exemplify the healing power of cross-cultural partnerships. “The need is great…we can stop very preventable diseases from stealing children’s lives“ states seven-time world champion pro surfer, Kelly Slater.

The areas currently serviced by SurfAid have one of the highest child mortality rates in the world. Staggering statistics show that in the worst affected villages one out of four children will die before the age of twelve years. The Cause: treatable and preventable diseases, such as malaria, measles, tetanus and diarrhea.

SurfAid was also uniquely positioned to respond to the emergency medical needs of isolated coastal communities continued ...