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Welfare survey on Ukraine conflict reveals priorities for seafarers
August 16, 2022
Survey from Seafarers International Relief Fund and Ukraine Charity Co-ordination Group highlights need for action to help Ukrainian seafarers travel internationally. Ongoing need for hardship grants, accommodation support, communications support and mental health services also identified as priorities.
More detailsSeafarers Welfare Fund launches survey on maritime response to Ukraine conflict
July 13, 2022
The Seafarers International Relief Fund has called for feedback on what more needs to be done to support seafarers impacted by the Ukraine crisis.
More detailsSIRF already awarded £245K, but more funds are urgently needed
April 27, 2022
The Seafarers International Relief Fund has already awarded £245K to partner charities to support seafarers and their families impacted by the crisis in Ukraine but more funds are urgently needed.
More detailsSeafarers International Relief Fund launches urgent Ukraine crisis appeal to support seafarers and their families
March 21, 2022
The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) has launched a new appeal to the maritime industry to support seafarers and their families impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.
More detailsCovid help for thousands more vulnerable families
November 09, 2021
Maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society is preparing to distribute Covid medical packs to thousands of seafaring families in the Philippines, thanks to a grant of £155,500 from the Seafarers’ International Relief Fund (SIRF) and additional support from The Seafarers’ Charity.
More detailsSIRF hits US$1m target to provide vital relief for seafarers affected by COVID-19
August 17, 2021
Substantial donations from NYK Line and other donors pushes total funds past US$1m goal; funds urgently distributed to support COVID relief efforts for seafarers and families.
More detailsSIRF reaches US$530k in pledges towards COVID-19 seafarer crisis; issues US$400k in grants
May 27, 2021
Grants to be put to work in India, including the purchase of oxygenators, estimated to save approximately 60 lives a month being lost to COVID-19, but more funds needed.
More detailsShipping united to create US$1m target emergency relief fund in response to COVID-19 seafarer crisis
May 05, 2021
Leading seafarer welfare charities and shipping industry players launched an emergency relief fund to support seafarers devastated by COVID-19 pandemic in India.
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