UK-based J Marr Seafoods is joining forces with international charity, Mercy Ships, to help deliver humanitarian aid to people in Africa.
Mercy Ships operates the world’s largest civilian hospital ship Africa Mercy and provides free healthcare services to those living in developing countries, namely in Africa, where the services of professional medical staff are most needed.
“We don’t want our relationship to be simply a cheque writing exercise; instead we would like to encourage our team to get actively involved with the charity, supporting the incredible work they do in Africa,” said Michael Moore, managing director, J Marr Seafoods.
Mercy Ships’ African focus means that it is already well-aligned with J Marr Seafoods, whose main market is based in West Africa.
Currently, the floating hospital is docked in Madagascar, where over 90% of the population are living on less than 75p a day and where medical care is scarce. The ship will remain there until summer 2015.
“This support is going to come in a number of forms from contributions, fundraising, sponsored activities and events to knowledge and information sharing about the regions which both Mercy Ships and J Marr Seafoods operate in,” Mr Moore added.
During its service in Madagascar, Mercy Ships will be providing 1,700 surgeries for adults and children onboard the Africa Mercy. The charity also plans to treat around 8,000 people at a land-based dental clinic during their eight-month visit, and the charity’s medical professional volunteers will provide free healthcare education and training to Malagasy healthcare professionals and community leaders.
