Build a reef with us! — Crowdfunding on wemakeit

We are crossing the Atlantic in the name of biodiversity and together with rrreefs will be building a reef in the Philippines in 2026!

CHF 42’832

285% of CHF 15’000

285 %

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The «all or nothing» principle applies: The project only receives the funds if the funding target is reached or exceeded.

306 backers

Successfully concluded on 21/1/2026

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Es heisst ja immer: «Oh man kann ja nichts machen» - hier kann man etwas machen! Gratulation an das ganze Team und eine grosse Bewunderung für die Ruderer!
Fam.Twerenbold on 18/1/2026 10:46
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Le monde de l’océan a sauver et a quand un shop d’articles à 99chf.ch avec des sculptures d'artistes des Philippines sur le thème du poisson
Vivian Crettol on 16/1/2026 13:19
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Es gfallt mir. Mätt het mich überzügt au danke fürs bionic tshirt
Rafael on 14/1/2026 20:03
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Augustin x Thor
Augustin x Thor on 14/1/2026 19:27
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ich solche wichtige Korrekturen der Erde genial finde. Rudersportler dind meist cool
vale-65-5! on 14/1/2026 09:40
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Ich das super cool finde
Karinthefan on 13/1/2026 20:26
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Der Freund meiner Schwester vor kurzem verstorben ist. Und er dieses Projekt auch unterstütz hat. In gedenken an Ash.
Lama2012 on 10/1/2026 01:02
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A small contribution to something worthwhile end eventually big and truly needed!
Othmar Keiser on 8/1/2026 23:42
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Adopt a reef brick
Your reef brick will become part of the 44west reef, which will be installed in Pujada Bay in the Philippines. This is a protected marine area known for its rich but endangered biodiversity. Each brick is part of a modular reef structure that promotes coral growth and provides a habitat for countless marine creatures.
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Presentation
Immerse yourself in two worlds that have the sea as their common denominator. Inspiring stories about rowing on the open sea and the fight against climate change.

At least one team member from 44west and rrreefs for approx. 60-minute presentation.
CHF 15’000.-0 / 2 taken
Exclusive Experience
You join the rrreefs and 44west teams as they regenerate coral in the Philippines - as one of only two people. Expect exceptional feelings of accomplishment, get to know both teams in an intimate field setting, and experience first hand what it means to bring a degraded coral reef back to life. Minimum stay 1 week, includes everything except your flight. Expected date: Q3 2026, flexibility required
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We are four young Swiss rowers and former competitive athletes determined to cross the Atlantic in 2025 as part of the World’s Toughest Row. Our adventure begins on the Canary Island of La Gomera and takes us across the ocean to Antigua in the Caribbean.

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