FRIENDS OF NIAS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A MEDICAL SERVICE IN LAGUNDRI BAY ON THE ISLAND OF NIAS, INDONESIA.
Friends of Nias foundation is an Indonesian based charity with tax deductible status through World Relief Australia. Our aim is to help the people of Nias Island who require medical care at no charge. We hope to gain support through charitable donations and treat visiting surfers via their health insurance.
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SUSTAIN OUR CLINIC
We need your help to sustain our medical clinic
Friends of Nias has been providing care since 2017, funded solely by donations. We need your help to keep the clinic running and expand our services.
HELP AND
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Become a volunteer
Got some medical skills and spare time? Friends of Nias are looking for volunteers to assist at the clinic.
PLEASE DONATE
WE NEED YOUR HELP
$80
Monthly wage for a medical nurse with 2yrs experience
$5
Families live on $5 weekly income from planting rubber trees.
40km
To the nearest medical aid for locals and visiting surfers.
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Jack Wilkinson – Reflections on the Surfing Doctors Conference and Friends of Nias, 2025. Part 2.
Jack Wilkinson – Reflections on the Surfing Doctors Conference and Friends of Nias, 2025. Part 2.
Jack Wilkinson – Reflections on the Surfing Doctors Conference and Friends of Nias, 2025. Part 1.
Part one: Surfing Doctors Conference, Jawa Jiwa, G-Land G-land is situated in East Java, Indonesia, on the southern coast of the island within the Alas Purwo National Park. Also known as Plengkung Beach. Jack Wilkinson reflects on his recent visit Something is always...
Fundraising Drive Success – THANK YOU!
Dear all,
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated and spread the word during our March 2025 Fundraising Drive for the Friends of Nias clinic.
With all your support and donations matched, we have raised:
$54,036!
Exceeding our $50,000 goal.