The Seafarers International Relief Fund is now supporting seafarers and their families impacted by the humanitarian disaster caused by the crisis in Ukraine.
The devastation in Ukraine is ripping seafarers & their families apart. @SIRFund is now supporting those impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.
We urgently call on the maritime & shipping industry to contribute to the Fund.๐
https://t.co/bnnr9cXVxq
We are encouraged by the response of @UN's Secretary-General to @shippingics' joint letter requiring their intervention to facilitate the safe evacuation of #seafarers trapped on vessels in #UkrainianPorts. We are proud to be one of the 30+ signatories to the letter.
30+ leading #maritime organisations & companies are urgently calling on the UN Secretary General to prioritise the immediate release of the 331 #seafarers and 62 ships that still remain trapped in Ukrainian ports.
https://t.co/eWVsmeP0uU
#UkraineWar#UnitedNations#maritimenews
Huge congratulations to @Seafarers_KGFS' former CEO, Catherine Spencer, who was awarded the #OBE for services to #seafarers in King Charlesโ 2023 #NYHonours list. This is thoroughly deserved! ๐๐๐
https://t.co/Na0oGgZJF2
Huge congratulations to @Seafarers_KGFS' former CEO, Catherine Spencer, who was awarded the #OBE for services to #seafarers in King Charlesโ 2023 #NYHonours list. This is thoroughly deserved! ๐๐๐
https://t.co/SHBLMVT0hf
Read our latest Seapost to find out about our #Christmas appeal, the impact of your support in 2022, the new visa guidance to support #FishingBusinesses with international workers, @nautilusint membership opening to #fishers, @LondonMarathon & much more ๐
https://t.co/5vSEpfVy9I
The Seafarers' Charity is hiring a Head of Grants!
You will be responsible for managing a small team delivering an annual #GrantFunding programme in excess of ยฃ2m.
This is a great opportunity to deliver welfare services to #seafarers & #fishers ๐
https://t.co/CU3hKQKIN8
Read our Impact Report for 2021/22 to find out what we achieved & delivered for seafarers during one of the most challenging years for the maritime industry in recent times.
Without your support, all of this would not have been possible. Thank you! ๐
https://t.co/IiJbRVQXoL
'A major survey into the welfare priorities of seafarers affected by the Ukraine crisis has shone a spotlight on the measures being taken to support seafarers & their families, as well as the most pressing priorities in the coming months.'
via @AJOT ๐
https://t.co/SFFiMB9Skz
Today we celebrate #UkraineIndependenceDay! ๐บ๐ฆ
Show your support to those seafarers & their families impacted by the crisis in #Ukraine. We urgently call on the #maritime & #shipping industry to contribute to @SIRFund ๐
https://t.co/bnnr9cYtmY
100 global maritime & welfare orgs responded to the survey by @SIRFund & the #UkraineCharityCoordinationGroup.
The resulting report highlights key challenges for seafarers caught up in the crisis providing some initial recommendations.
via @nautilusint
https://t.co/iIhJVU4X6P
Check our August edition of #Seapost, The Seafarers' Charity's #newsletter ๐ ๐
Find out about our upcoming Fly the #RedEnsign campaign, us joining the Diversity in Maritime Charter, the winners of our #SafetyDrillTime competition & much more. ๐
https://t.co/36GAu5x2Nv
'According to a tally of 100 organisations from all over the world taken by @SIRFund & #UkraineCharitCoordinationGroup, the top project they would pursue if financial support was available was providing further hardship grants.' ๐บ๐ฆ
via @tradewindsnews ๐
https://t.co/ndOjQmyL4j
Welfare survey on #Ukraine conflict reveals priorities for #seafarers โ
@SIRFund & #UkraineCharityCoordinationGroup will be studying the results as they develop their next steps & encourage other organisations to look at their 4 initial recommendations.
https://t.co/sA474XdqcN
Great initiative by @SIRF.
Since the Ukraine war began, with the help of our donors, we've:
- given out almost 200 emergency welfare grants
- helped families keep in touch by distributing free SIM cards
- provided support though our helpline
More at: https://t.co/Vs4kerbYhT