Make A Wave Challenge 2024

The Make A Wave Challenge 2024 raised $662,470!

Congratulations to the SurfAid community for an incredible campaign, with enough raised to deliver SurfAid's healthcare, clean water and food security programs to 13 remote village in Indonesia and the Pacific for a whole year.

freely and the Z Zurich Foundation are proud to have contributed $210,000+ to Make A Wave

Alongside the Z Zurich Foundation, we're proud to have made a contribution by incentivising Australian fundraisers to reach $100+ with a reward of a limited-edition Make A Wave x Freely rashie and a $100 matched donation by the Z Zurich Foundation – plus, the funds raised by Team Freely and matched 100% by the Z Zurich Foundation!

Thank you to everyone who supported this year's Make A Wave. Stay tuned for the Make A Wave Challenge 2025!

Access to healthcare

SurfAid trains community health volunteers and mothers on healthy behaviours.

Water and sanitation

SurfAid works with remote villages to establish water facilities and educational programs that inspire improved hygiene.

Food security

SurfAid works with communities to build nutrition gardens and provides agricultural training, cooking classes and education initiatives.

How can I get involved?

Surf, fundraise, repeat. As a surfer, swimmer or spectator, you can get involved with the Make A Wave Challenge and help raise funds for SurfAid.

Sign up

Sign up to the Make A Wave Challenge and start fundraising! Invite your friends, family and colleagues to support you as you get in the water every day in September.

Make A Wave

When September rolls around, get in the water! You can surf, swim, snorkel, paddle board – just be sure to log your daily sessions in the water and keep fundraising throughout the month.

Make an impact

The funds you raise will be directed to SurfAid’s work with remote communities in establishing healthcare, clean water and food security.

Ready to Make A Wave this September?
Your fundraising rewarded and matched
Raise $100 and you will rewarded with an exclusive Make A Wave x Freely rashie made in collaboration with illustrator Ben Brown – and your first $100 will be matched by the Z Zurich Foundation!
T&Cs apply
Giving back to people and the planet
As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, Freely’s mission is to continue giving back to the people and places we visit. That’s why we’re excited to partner with SurfAid, a 1% for the Planet not-for-profit giving back to remote surf communities.
Supported by the Z Zurich Foundation
For this year’s Make A Wave Challenge, we’re thrilled to have partnered with the Z Zurich Foundation, who is matching the first $100 raised by Australian fundraisers.

The Z Zurich Foundation works with local organisations around the world to drive positive impact in mental wellbeing, social equity, crisis response and adapting to climate change.
Ready to Make A Wave this September?

Got questions about Make A Wave?

We've answered a few of your questions below.
Who is SurfAid?
Who is the Z Zurich Foundation?
What are the Make A Wave donations used for?
I won't be able to get in the water every day. Can I still get involved?
I don't surf. Can I still get involved?
Are there any resources to help me fundraise?