Drummond Contributes to Fishery Development in the Communities of Don Jaca and Aeropuerto in Santa Marta
October 13, 2020
Drummond, in alliance with ACDI-VOCA, an operator in Colombia of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs, and the Fauna Caribe Colombiana Foundation delivered fishing gear, engines, and biosafety equipment to three fishery associations near the area of influence of the port, and more specifically in the sector of Aeropuerto and Don Jaca: COOPSERTURJACA, ASPEJACA AND ASOPESTUR.
As part of the project, “To strengthen three artisan fishery associations in Don Jaca and Aeropuerto in Santa Marta, promoting reconciliation and living together in peace,” they were given fishing gear such as lifejackets, engines, nets, buoys, GPS, flares for maritime safety, fishing equipment, identity cards, and the rules for Safety of Life at Sea.
In addition, the three communities were given biosafety equipment for
protection against and prevention of COVID-19: thermometers, face masks,
face shields, alcohol, bleach, gloves, and beach cleaning equipment, all of which will help approximately 45 people and their families whose livelihood is traditional fishing.
