Current Activities

The Fishermen was established as a non-denominational, non-political, and non-profit organization to provide medical and educational aid to orphaned children around the world. Our services are helping numerous children have a chance at not only a healthier, but also a happier life with better expectations for a prosperous future.

In most of the countries wherein we operate, medical services are few and ambulance response is practically non-existent. Orphanages have little to no money to pay for medical care and are quite often without transport. Imagine taking a child with a compound fracture of the leg on a bus to the nearest hospital, which in many cases may be many miles away! By delivering medical supplies and medical knowledge to orphanages, we are improving the potential for these children to have healthier lives and, in some cases, save their lives altogether.

United Nations

The Fishermen is registered with the United Nations as a part of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and have applied for consultative status in order to provide the orphaned children of the world a voice for their needs.  Working in coordination with the IOM (International Organization for Migration) as well as UN agencies, departments, and programs such as UNAIDS, UNICEF, UNIFEM, UNHCR, UNODC, and the WHO, we are providing orphanages and orphaned children in refugee camps with vital medical supplies and other support to better their lives. In conjunction with our future projects, we believe our efforts are making a true difference in the health and happiness of children around the world.

NGO Cooperation

The Fishermen has engaged with Counterpart International, Aidmatrix, and the US State Department's DENTON program to assist us in providing safe shipment of desperately needed medical supplies to orphanages and refugee camps around the world. In August of 2010, with the help of Counterpart International, we were able to dispatch 1,000lbs of supplies to Kyrgyzstan to aid those whom had suffered during the unrest near Osh and the Uzbek border. We look forward to similar cooperative efforts with many more nonprofits around the world in order to enhance our effectiveness and to aid others in their missions.

Country Reports

The Fishermen will prepare country-level statistical reports on issues related to orphaned children and orphanages by request.  Beginning June of 2011, global reports will be prepared on a quarterly basis for general use and will be available through our website. Special emphasis will be paid to health issues.  In conjunction with the the UNPO, The Fishermen will also cover the difficulties faced by child orphans of the unrepresented people of the world beginning May of 2011.  

Events

Be sure to keep an eye on our blog and Facebook page (The Fishermen International Aid and Relief Nonprofit) for upcoming Fishermen events. We are an annual participant of the Saint Raphael Catholic Church health fair and will also be throwing benefit concerts in the Raleigh/Durham area to raise funds for our mission. Other events are in the works and will be announced as plans are solidified. If you have a suggestion or wish to help us organize a fundraiser please contact us!

Domestic Operations

Domestically, we are preparing a program called The Forum. The Forum is a non-denominational, non-political internet message board intended to inspire orphaned children to become successful adults. Offering up their experience and education, volunteers use email to establish a rapport with children who contact us asking for ideas and advice regarding potential careers. Please examine our list of professions for which volunteers have agreed to consult. If you wish to assist please contact us and we will provide you with the information you need to access The Forum and begin guiding orphaned children from around the world on a career path that will help them find a brighter future.

How Can You Help?

Collectively, Alex and Sarah have provided 18 years of assistance to men, women, and children around the world with little to no outside support. However, to make a true difference in the lives of others we need your help. Please examine the opportunities below to assist us in making our work as effective as possible:

General Projects


What Do We Need?

As always, funding is necessary to accomplish the goals of any non-profit organization. We rely on the support of caring individuals to make our plans possible. For us to achieve the above projects we will need:

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