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Piracy survivors helped to rebuild after years in captivity
April 27, 2022
In March 2015, Somali pirates hijacked the Iranian fishing vessel FV Siraj and kidnapped four of the crew members, then held them hostage for several years. ISWAN was there for the families of the crew while they waited for their loved ones to return, and we supported the crew members after their release as they started their recovery.
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Supporting unpaid crew in Nigeria
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Supporting seafarers in the Philippines affected by COVID-19
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Support for family displaced by volcanic eruption
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Financial support for critical medical treatment
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Unpaid and abandoned
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A helping hand for those in need
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Vaccinating seafarers across India against COVID-19
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Emergency help for seafarers in need
April 28, 2021When Mukesh* was struggling financially after an operation, he contacted the ISWAN South Asia team who secured a grant to support him. -
Seafarers experiencing bullying are not alone
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70 days held hostage by pirates
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