International marine settlement services supplier ShipMoney and also the International Seafarers’ Welfare and also Assistance Network (ISWAN) have actually released a brand-new campaign called ShipMoneyCares
Managed by ISWAN, the program is offered to seafarers and also their family members– consisting of moms and dads, partners, kids, and also brother or sisters– and also is made to supply single monetary gives to seafarers in requirement, which can consist of clinical or academic assistance. ShipMoney together with its calculated compensation companions will certainly make a substantial yearly contribution to the program. There is an optimum give of $500 and also seafarers can use annually.
Stuart Ostrow, President of ShipMoney stated: “We are very excited about this initiative. As a company, it’s very important that we give back to the community that supports us. It’s ingrained in our ethos and as one of our core values states ‘It’s always about the crew.’ They work for our clients and we work for them. Together with ISWAN, we will be able to make a real difference in the lives of seafarers who need a helping hand. Once we get this rolling, we will be engaging with our clients, vendors, strategic partners and seafarers to participate alongside us.”
Caitlin Vaughan, Project Manager at ISWAN, stated the campaign varies from various other well-being funds since “it is for basic individual grants of $50 – $500. Seafarers, or their family members, in need of an urgent small grant will receive a ShipMoney prepaid card allowing autonomy as to how the money is used to best alleviate their hardship.”
