SWAM AT GLANCE:
In the pursuit to give a helping hand and establish rapport with the seafarers’ families, Maine Marine Philippines Inc. established the Seamen’s Wives and Allottees’ Association of MMPI (SWAM) on November 28, 2008.
The following are the objectives of SWAM:
SWAM is serving its purpose in the lives of the allottees in enhancing their practical know-how on various areas of interest. What they gain in attending different trainings and programs will benefit not only them but also their crew husbands/sons and their families. On the other note, the support and cooperation of the seafarers and their family will be the fuel of the continuance and success of SWAM.
Below are the programs/activities of the association:
The following are the objectives of SWAM:
- Establish Family Support programs to promote camaraderie among SWAM members
- Establish Outreach programs to engage into a corporate social responsibility
- Establish Training/Livelihood programs to enhance the practical know-how of SWAM members on various areas of interest
- Develop an extensive nationwide SWAM program to reach out other SWAM members in the other regions
- Facilitate conduct of Crew Family Affair
SWAM is serving its purpose in the lives of the allottees in enhancing their practical know-how on various areas of interest. What they gain in attending different trainings and programs will benefit not only them but also their crew husbands/sons and their families. On the other note, the support and cooperation of the seafarers and their family will be the fuel of the continuance and success of SWAM.
Below are the programs/activities of the association:
FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS:
- Family Values/Counseling
- Family Support
- Sports Activities
OUTREACH PROGRAMS:
- Family Values/Counseling
- Family Support
- Sports Activities
TRAINING/LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS:
- Finances/Budgeting
- Basic Computer Training
- Livelihood Programs (e.g. culinary arts)
EXPANSION PROGRAM:
- Crew Family Affair
