Allegations of bullying against Floating Foundation founder
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Meet the Southern Progress - our new home!
Our journey took an interesting turn this year. Last year, after an amazing expedition on the INCREDIBLE ship 'Infinity' in Tonga, we...
Cyclone Gita hits Tonga: How can we help?
Early this morning (Tuesday), Tongatapu was hit by the fierce Cyclone Gita, a category 4 storm. Many buildings have been damaged,...
Pure Tour NZ
This Sunday past, the Floating Foundation was lucky enough to attend the PURE Tour NZ conference and launch at the awesome Sustainable...
Founder Craig Koning Delivers Speech at Pacific Medical Student's Association Conference
The Floating Foundation founder, Craig Koning, was invited as a guest speaker to the Southern Hemisphere Medical Camp conference, hosted...
Toki Sio! See You Later 2017.
After four and a half months of research, medical training, boat life, challenges and triumphs, our 2017 expedition has drawn to a close....
Science Success!
It’s done! Ana Markic has returned to New Zealand, and the Infinity’s onboard laboratory has been packed away. With support from the...
Director of Operations Delivers Speech on Connectivity at Conference in Washington
It comes as no surprise to the Floating Foundation crew that Director of Operations Gary Paul was invited by the founders of Geeks...
Medical Volunteer Donates School Supplies to Matamaka Village GPS
When Amelia Ritchie decided to join the Floating Foundation as a medical volunteer, her Mom’s first question was “how can I help?” A few...
Meredith Strengthens Communities Throughout Vava'u
Meredith Tufunga, a newly-trained Medic from the island village of Olo’ua, impressed the Floating Foundation medical team with her...
The Floating Foundation’s Mobile Research Platform: A Primer on Micro-Plastics
When Ana Markic began her Ph.D with the University of Auckland in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment...
Video: Floating Foundation 2017 - Medical Training, Research, Adventure!
We teamed up with The Savy Traveler to show you what our 2017 Floating Foundation operation has looked like so far! We have successfully...
Research Volunteers
Our scientific research volunteers do not need anything other than an interest in science and a desire to contribute to an amazing...
Volunteer Profiles
Our medical volunteers do not need any prior medical knowledge or training. They come from all over the globe, learn, and pitch in to...
Our Medics Rescue a Stroke Victim in Otea Village
A woman collapsed in her home in Otea village early yesterday morning. Her family ran to get Susi, our trained island medic currently...
Two Emergency Medical Situations Put Matamaka to the Test
Two very real emergency medical situations arose during the time spent training our island medics in Matamaka Village. On the morning of...
Volunteer Profiles
Our medical volunteers do not need any prior medical knowledge or training. They come from all over the globe, learn, and pitch in to...
The Good and the Bad of Getting our Goods
Two pallets and a literal boatload of goods shipped from New Zealand 28 days ago have finally made it onboard Infinity. As we unloaded...
Reuniting with Susi
On our third day in Vava’u, we visited Matamaka village where Craig reunited with old friends and new contacts. When Susi appeared from...
The 2017 Crew Lands in Tonga
Just under three weeks ago, I finished up my final work day in NYC and left for the airport less than 24 hours later with nothing but a...