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Karumalaiyoothu Fisheries Community Children

04 Jan 2025

Oceanpick marked the New Year with a warm, community-focused event for children in the Karumalaiyoothu fisheries community, gifting school bags to kids and providing food support for nearby families. It was a simple initiative, but it carried real meaning, because school needs to add pressure to households already balancing uncertain daily income. The team made it feel personal, not just handing over items, but showing up, speaking with families, and celebrating the children’s excitement. Moments like these strengthen community bonds and remind families that they’re seen and supported and especially at the start of the year, when hope and responsibility arrive together.

Why this matters
to Oceanpick

At Oceanpick, we believe sustainability extends beyond environmental stewardship—it includes social responsibility and community empowerment. Supporting mothers and families in coastal communities is a vital part of our broader mission to uplift the people who live and work alongside our operations.

This program reflects
our commitment to

Inclusive engagement with local fisheries societies
Supporting maternal health and well-being
Building trust and long-term relationships with coastal communities
Listening and responding to the real needs of the people we serve

By investing in people, Oceanpick continues to build a more resilient, compassionate, and sustainable future—one family, one harbour, one community at a time.

Key activities

Coordinated with the school to confirm needs and student numbers.
Procured age-appropriate stationery and prepared 50 labeled packs.
Oceanpick volunteers delivered the packs to the school and conducted a brief handover with teachers and students.