The event, held in the coastal community of Tanji, was attended by fishermen, community representatives and the media.
With this donation, Hansen Seafood expressed its resolve to support environmentally friendly fishing and strengthen the livelihoods of stakeholders in the fishing sector.
Presenting the items on behalf of the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alieu B. Njie, a staff of the company highlighted the company’s long-standing partnership with the artisanal fishing community.
“Today, we are proud to say that we have built an extraordinary team; motivated, united, and fully committed to meeting the highest quality standards. Their professionalism and dedication are the reason Hansen Seafood continues to grow and earn the trust of international partners. We are growing together — as a company, as a team, and as a community.”
The donation, he added, reflects the company's belief that sustainability must be built on strong partnerships with fishing communities and a shared responsibility to protect marine resources.
Moreover, these donated sustainable fishing pots are designed to reduce environmental impact and support responsible harvesting, contributing to the long-term preservation of fish stocks.
Beneficiary fishermen welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and that it would greatly enhance productivity while protecting the marine ecosystem.
Hansen Seafood also used the occasion to highlight its broader commitment to worker welfare and social responsibility.
The company provides permanent employment contracts with full legal rights and annual salary increases, paid annual leave, six months of fully paid maternity leave, an on-site medical clinic with a doctor, company-provided meals, transportation via company buses, a newly built mosque, and comprehensive health insurance fully funded by the company.
In addition, Hansen Seafood operates an Employee of the Month program with bonuses, distributes rice and sugar to workers during Ramadan and Tobaski and provides interest-free micro-loans to artisanal fishermen, repaid gradually through fish sales.
Meanwhile, the company also announced plans to establish the Hansen-Maravilla Foundation, a move aimed at supporting the families of artisanal fishing workers through long-term social and community development initiatives.
The event wrapped up with the symbolic handover of the fishing pots and a call for continued collaboration in building a sustainable future for The Gambia’s fishing communities.
