A Global Mission to End Drowning — Starting with Nepal
Every day in Nepal, up to five lives are lost to drowning — many of them children. It’s a silent tragedy happening in rivers, irrigation canals, ponds, and lakes. But together, we can change that.
The Global Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Rotary Club (GWSDPRC), alongside trusted partners — Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SCTA), the Rotary Club of Balaju, and the NIRI Unit for Prevention and Life-Saving Activities — is committed to building a future where no life is lost to water.
This isn’t the beginning of our journey. In early 2025, this collaboration helped train and certify local Nepalese as swim instructors — equipping them with the skills and knowledge to teach water safety in their own communities. That first project didn’t just teach lessons — it left a legacy. Those trained instructors continue to make an impact every day, creating a ripple effect of safety and awareness.
Now, we’re taking the next step.
Our new project focuses on providing world-leading education and infrastructure support to Nepal’s emerging water safety sector. Through SCTA’s expertise, we’ll deliver advanced training, resources, and strategic guidance to empower Nepal’s instructors, community leaders, and organisations.
It’s about more than lessons — it’s about creating a national movement for drowning prevention.
And this is where you come in.
To help raise the funds needed, Laia, a passionate lifesaver based in Singapore, is running the Sydney Marathon in support of this vital cause. Every step she takes is a statement: that drowning is preventable, and that lives are worth saving.
💙 You can be part of this mission.
Donate via the LINK code above and help us raise the funds needed to expand training, strengthen local organisations, and potentially save up to five lives a day in Nepal.
Together, through collaboration and action, we can build a safer future — in Nepal and beyond.
Support Laia. Support Nepal. Support life.
