Malaysia announced as host of WCDP2015
The International Life Saving Federation is excited to announce that the World Conference on Drowning Prevention will be held in Penang, Malaysia in October 2015. The ILS Bid & Oversight…
Drowning Prevention
Lifesaving Society Korea donated PFDs to Philippine Lifesaving Society for drowning prevention training.
Drowning prevention equipment donation ceremony conducted in Manila on Oct 14th 2013. Lifesaving Society Korea (LSK) has collected PFDs and lifesaving equipment from its affiliated members for donation to Philippine…
Brazilian National Drowning Prevention and lifesaving Pool Conference
The First National Drowning Prevention and lifesaving Pool Conference was held in Brazil, São Paulo, July 2013, with attendance of 130 lifeguards and swimming teachers. The motivation for such a…
WHO maintains Official Relations with ILS
The WHO Executive Board reviewed the report of collaboration with ILS at its 132nd session in January 2013. This report detailed achievements from the period 2010 – 2012. These achievements…
ILS expresses concern at refugee drowning deaths
Three tragic maritime incidents in the past 3 months have highlighted the risks that refugee and asylum seekers take when fleeing persecution or violence, and the extreme hazards that are…