Sahara Energy Raises $20M for Healthcare in Africa
Sahara Energy Geneva recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Mercy Ships Cargo Day, which has raised over $20 million in the past decade to support healthcare interventions in Africa. The event took place in Geneva and attracted more than 500 guests from over 150 shipping and trading companies.
Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate Communications at Sahara Group Ltd, issued a statement regarding the event. David Walker, Head of Chartering at Sahara Energy Geneva and Chairman of the Cargo Day Geneva Committee, expressed gratitude to the global shipping community and sponsors for their support.
Kola Motajo, Director of Sahara Geneva, emphasized the company's commitment to impactful partnerships. The previous Cargo Day in 2025 raised over $2.5 million, with participation from 93 companies.
Mercy Ships operates two hospital ships providing free surgeries and training for local healthcare professionals. The 2026 Cargo Day campaign will begin on November 4 and continue through November and December.
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