by Administrator | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Sailors' Society, Seafarers
Statement from Sailors’ Society CEO Sara Baade: “We strongly support the UN’s call on governments to take action to avert a humanitarian disaster for seafarers. The joint statement, from several UN specialized agencies, identifies actions taken by many governments...
by Administrator | Sep 18, 2020 | Sailors' Society
Message posted on behalf of Peter Swift, Chairman of Sailors’ Society, UK On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am delighted to announce that Sara Baade joins us today as Sailors’ Society’s new CEO. I am sure that you will join me in welcoming Sara to the Society and...
by Administrator | Sep 15, 2020 | Outreach, Sailors' Society
Sailors Society Virtual Walk was a great success with walkers as far afield as Sweden, U K and New Zealand participating. With Covid 19 lockdown measures these Virtual Walks are one of the few ways charities can be successful in fundraising. In South Africa our active...
by Administrator | Sep 11, 2020 | Blog, Outreach, Sailors' Society
The East London branch of the Sailors’ Society recently had the privilege of sharing God’s love in a practical way, with the crew of the Al Messilah. A member, Sharnae Hopewell shares this lovely outreach story with us and how she and two colleagues packed the care...
by Administrator | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog, Sailors' Society, Seafarers, Seafarers' Weekly
Coronavirus is leaving seafarer stranded far from their families and many are struggling. The pandemic has caused lockdowns, delays in flights, shift chaos and contract insecurities. Sailors’ Society has launched a 24 hour helpline as well as a host of mental health...