by Craig Jarvis | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog
Volunteering in Nias The next chapter of my trip took me to Nias, where I’d arranged to volunteer with the Surfing Doctors – affiliated outreach clinic, Friends of Nias, along with the goal of getting waves. Nias is an island with a population of 900,000,...
by Craig Jarvis | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog
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...
by Alex Gotte | Jun 28, 2025 | Blog
Dr Charlie and Nurse Indah in the clinic. Staff are very grateful for the donations and that the clinic can continue operating. 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...
by Alex Gotte | Feb 27, 2025 | Blog
Friends of Nias Fundraising Drive March 2025 Honouring the legacy of our founder, Dr Raf Ghabrial, we are launching a fundraising drive during the month of March 2025 for Friends of Nias. Dr Ghabrial tragically passed away in July 2023. Since then, his team and...
by Craig Jarvis | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog
As part of his final year elective placement for medical school, Lachie Roach and his friend Jamie went to G-land with ‘Surfing Doctors’ and Nias with ‘Friends of Nias’. What was it like getting to Lagundri Bay?The trip to Nias and back...
by Craig Jarvis | Jan 2, 2024 | Blog
Lagundri Bay, situated on Nias Island in Indonesia, is a surfing haven that has captured the hearts of wave enthusiasts from around the globe. The island is a gem in the Indian Ocean, known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant communities and world-class waves....
