We are very excited to speak to the International Yachting Community about the incredible role it plays in disaster response work. From the private yachts and Superyachts on the front line, to the thousands of organizations in the yachting community who build them and keep them running. Together it allows them to 'sail with a greater purpose' and what makes this community one of the most influential and benevolent organizations in the world.
Matson has been a wonderful partner and supporter of Sea Mercy and our programs in the South Pacific (see below). We are so grateful for their continued support and belief in our organization and volunteers and in other organizations they support across the South Pacific.
You can't help but feel encouraged when one of the leading volunteer organizations in the South Pacific recognizes your programs by putting you on the front cover of their magazine as the lead story. Our thanks and best wishes to the 38,000 Rotarian members that serve in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific and look forward to working with you!
Every year Lloyd's of London selects a charity for their annual Black Tie - London Marine Hull Market Dinner & Auction. We are very excited to announce that Sea Mercy is their selected charity* for 2017. Over 300 of Lloyd’s Underwriters and Lloyd’s brokers will be attending this amazing event at the beautiful Swan Shakespeare's Globe (www.swanlondon.co.uk/) in London on October 12th, 2017.
Help us develop healthy, self-sustaining, and thriving communities across the South Pacific.
Follow the links to learn more about the RISE Program and Floating Health Care Clinic programs. Follow this link to learn more about our Disaster Response Work efforts, or the below button to make a donation.
Tonga Volcano Recovery (Tonga) - Ongoing Efforts
Although there are similarities in Cyclone response efforts, a Volcano (ash) and tsunami add a complicated twist on how best to respond. From the reports we've received, the tsunami spared the majority of the homes and buildings. The greatest immediate need is clean drinking water and long-term food production (destroyed or damaged crops from the ash). Sea Mercy's initial response is preparing our desalination units (solar and generator) to have them delivered to the areas in need. Once again, every organization wanting to help are battling over the limited service delivery options. When you are able to find them, the costs can be much higher than normal.
With that understanding, the best way to help Sea Mercy's Tonga efforts are through financial donations (shipping and maintenance costs of our desalination units). If you are able to help, please consider making a donation using the below Donation button:
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