Let's make waves together

Join us for the Make A Wave Challenge this September!

Surf every day in September to fundraise for our partner SurfAid as they help create a long-term positive impact in remote surf communities in Indonesia and the Pacific.

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freely has partnered with SurfAid for the Make A Wave Challenge 2025

The annual Make A Wave Challenge invites people around the world to surf (or get in the ocean) every day in September to fundraise for SurfAid, a global not-for-profit organisation working with remote communities in Indonesia and the Pacific to access healthcare, clean water and food security.

This year, we’re inviting Freelies to join us in the challenge and support SurfAid’s life-changing work!

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Access to healthcare

SurfAid trains community health volunteers and mothers on healthy behaviours.

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Water and sanitation

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Your fundraising rewarded and matched
Raise $100 and you will rewarded with an exclusive Make A Wave x Freely rashie, designed by Sydney-based illustrator legend, Brentos.

Your fundraising up to $250 will be dollar matched by Freely through the Z Zurich Foundation, doubling your impact!

And you’ll join the Freely Legends Club, an exclusive crew of impact-driven surfers with even more epic perks.
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Grab limited edition merch
Amplify your impact in the Make A Wave Challenge 2025 with a limited-edition t-shirt designed in collaboration between Freely, SurfAid and Brentos. 100% of t-shirt profits will be matched by Freely through the Z Zurich Foundation and donated to SurfAid!
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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.
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.
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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?