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		<title>We invest again in empowerment and inclusion!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sjoerd Zijlstra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hable: assistive technology for blind and visually impaired people Following our participation in Speaksee (innovative solutions for the deaf, hard of hearing and non-native speakers), NoorderImpact is now also investing in Hable: user-friendly and affordable technological tools for people with visual impairments. Sjoerd from NoorderImpact on Hable: &#8220;Hable offers and develops practical solutions that make [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><em><a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a>: assistive technology for blind and visually impaired people</em><br><br>Following our participation in <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-stake-speaksee/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Speaksee</mark></a> (innovative solutions for the deaf, hard of hearing and non-native speakers), NoorderImpact is now also investing in<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color"> </mark><a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a>: user-friendly and affordable technological tools for people with visual impairments.<br><br></p>



<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdzijlstra?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BxQ4f7fx5Rc6tG9EDx7b4%2Fg%3D%3D"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Sjoerd</mark></a> from NoorderImpact on <a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a>: &#8220;Hable offers and develops practical solutions that make it easier for people with visual impairments to participate in daily life. And what’s great is that these solutions are surprisingly affordable, making them also accessible to households with a smaller budget.&#8221;<br><br></p>



<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luuk-jansen?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B3hwozwDOQF6kO7dVbItHtg%3D%3D"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Luuk</mark></a><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color"> </mark>form <a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a> on the collaboration: “Hable operates in a niche market. NoorderImpact is used to being active in specific market segments, especially when it comes to social inclusion. We believe NoorderImpact can really support us in our further growth and development. NoorderImpact also aligns well with the other shareholders, including early-stage investor <a href="https://www.pezy.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">PEZY</mark></a>.”<br><br></p>



<p><a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a> is building a rapidly growing portfolio of its products. This portfolio is being developed together with partners and experts by experience. Sales take place through an ever-expanding global network of platforms and distributors. You can find more information about Hable at <a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">www.iamhable.com</mark></a>.<br><br></p>



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<p><a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a><br>Luuk Jansen, luuk@iamhable.com, +31626791076</p>



<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/noorderimpact/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">NoorderImpact</mark></a><br>Hinke Veltman, hinke@noorderimpact.nl, +31623511316<br><br><em>Publication date: 16 December 2025</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-invests-in-hable-powering-inclusi/">We invest again in empowerment and inclusion!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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		<title>We keep investing in food for change!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sjoerd Zijlstra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Following earlier investments in Goodoo (plant-based ice cream) and Monkeys by the Sea (plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood), NoorderImpact is now also investing in Max&#38;Bien: premium plant-based cheeses. Sjoerd from NoorderImpact on the investment: &#8220;The market for plant-based cheese alternatives is emerging and often dominated by bland and uninspiring products. Max&#38;Bien has managed to [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Following earlier investments in<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color"> </mark><a href="http://www.goodoo.nl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Goodo</mark></a><a href="http://www.goodoo.nl"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">o</mark></a> (plant-based ice cream) and <a href="https://monkeysbythesea.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">M</mark></a><a href="https://monkeysbythesea.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">onkeys by the Sea</mark></a> (plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood), NoorderImpact is now also investing in <a href="http://www.maxandbien.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Max&amp;Bien</mark></a><strong>:</strong> premium plant-based cheeses.<br><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdzijlstra/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Sjoerd</mark></a> from NoorderImpact on the investment: &#8220;The market for plant-based cheese alternatives is emerging and often dominated by bland and uninspiring products.<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color"> </mark><a href="http://www.maxandbien.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Max&amp;Bien</mark></a> has managed to develop flavourful and visually appealing plant-based cheeses. A welcome addition for both the foodservice and retail&#8221;<br><br>Maxine from Max&amp;Bien on the collaboration: &#8220;NoorderImpact is a passionate and experienced partner, supporting entrepreneurs in the shift from animal-based to plant-based foods. While keeping a clear focus on economic sustainability.&#8221;<br><br>Max&amp;Bien’s plant-based cheeses are already available through a select group of (cheese)wholesalers, caterers, restaurants, and supermarkets. Efforts are underway to expand distribution both within and beyond this group.<br><br>Craving the tastiest cheese alternative in the Netherlands? Visit <a href="http://www.maxandbien.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Max&amp;Bien</mark></a>.<br><br></p>



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<p>Want to know more?<br><a href="https://maxandbien.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Max&amp;Bien</mark></a><br>Jobien Groen, jobien@maxandbien.com, +31625225132<br><a href="http://www.noorderimpact.nl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">NoorderImpact</mark></a><br>Hinke Veltman, hinke@noorderimpact.nl, +31623511316<br><br><em>Publication date: 19 June 2025</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-keeps-investing-in-food-for-change/">We keep investing in food for change!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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		<title>Collaboration Monkeys by the Sea</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sjoerd Zijlstra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Monkeys by the Sea develops and markets plant-based alternatives to seafood. To achieve this, they use sustainable and locally sourced ingredients such as seawater from a marine reserve, oyster mushrooms, beet fibres, seaweed and microalgae. So far, Monkeys by the Sea’s tasty alternatives have primarily been known within professional buyers in foodservice. It’s time to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/collaboration-monkeys-by-the-sea-plant-based/">Collaboration Monkeys by the Sea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.monkeysbythesea.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Monkeys by the Sea</mark></a> develops and markets plant-based alternatives to seafood. To achieve this, they use sustainable and locally sourced ingredients such as seawater from a marine reserve, oyster mushrooms, beet fibres, seaweed and microalgae. So far, Monkeys by the Sea’s tasty alternatives have primarily been known within professional buyers in foodservice. It’s time to change that!<br><br></p>



<p>Sjoerd Zijlstra of NoorderImpact on the investment: “This initiative aligns perfectly with our goal of promoting plant-based food consumption. <a href="http://www.monkeysbytheseam.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Monkeys by the Sea</mark></a> has successfully developed unique and flavourful alternatives to seafood that appeal to a broad audience.”<br><br></p>



<p>Thijs Wullems of <a href="http://www.monkeysbythesea.com"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Monkeys</mark></a><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color"><a href="http://www.monkeysbythesea.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a></mark><a href="http://www.monkeysbythesea.com"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">by the Sea</mark></a> on the collaboration: “NoorderImpact recognizes the importance of plant-based alternatives to seafood as an essential part of the protein transition. In addition to providing capital, they also offer strategic support. We expect their involvement to give a strong boost to our growth.”<br><br></p>



<p>Currently, Monkeys by the Sea’s plant-based seafood products are available through an exclusive network of caterers, restaurants, and sustainably focused wholesalers. A broader market launch is in progress, building on the laid foundations in the Netherlands and Belgium.<br><br></p>



<p>Are you ready to ride the wave with Monkeys by the Sea? Visit <a href="http://www.monkeysbythesea.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Monkeys by the Sea</mark></a>.<br><br></p>



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<p>Want to know more?<br><a href="http://www.monkeysbytheseam.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Monkeys by the Sea</mark></a><br>Thijs Wullems, tw@monkeysbythesea.com, +31634551049<br><a href="http://www.noorderimpact.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">NoorderImpact </mark></a><br>Hinke Veltman, hinke@noorderimpact.nl, +31623511316<br><br><em>Publication date: 4 March 2025</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Speaksee has developed a unique application to make conversations accessible for the deaf, hard of hearing, and non-native speakers. Speaksee is on the verge of a global breakthrough. As a socially driven impact investor, NoorderImpact is pleased to be part of this breakthrough! Sjoerd Zijlstra from NoorderImpact on the participation: &#8220;This initiative aligns well with [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-stake-speaksee/">Collaboration Speaksee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.speak-see.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Speaksee</mark></a> has developed a unique application to make conversations accessible for the deaf, hard of hearing, and non-native speakers. Speaksee is on the verge of a global breakthrough. As a socially driven impact investor, NoorderImpact is pleased to be part of this breakthrough!<br><br></p>



<p>Sjoerd Zijlstra from NoorderImpact on the participation: &#8220;This initiative aligns well with our goal of empowering marginalized groups socially. With their passion and strong connection to the target audience, Speaksee is uniquely positioned to make this initiative a success.&#8221;<br><br></p>



<p>Jari Hazelebach from Speaksee on the collaboration: &#8220;NoorderImpact is one of the few investors that has social inclusion as a focus area. This background is a great addition within our group of shareholders.&#8221;<br><br>Speaksee&#8217;s subtitle and translation tools are mainly used in England, the Netherlands, and surrounding countries. Efforts are underway for further European expansion. For more information about Speaksee&#8217;s activities, please visit <a href="http://www.speak-see.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Speaksee</mark></a>.<br><br></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Speaksee-Microphone-Kit-including-app-002-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-589" srcset="https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Speaksee-Microphone-Kit-including-app-002-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Speaksee-Microphone-Kit-including-app-002-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Speaksee-Microphone-Kit-including-app-002-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Speaksee-Microphone-Kit-including-app-002-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Want to know more?<br><a href="http://www.speak-see.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Speaksee</mark></a><br>Jari Hazelebach, jari@speak-see.com, +31108990163<br><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">NoorderImpact</mark><br>Hinke Veltman, hinke@noorderimpact.nl, +31623511316<br><br><em>Publication date: 23 July 2024</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-stake-speaksee/">Collaboration Speaksee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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		<title>Collaboration Goodoo (IJsbaart)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:44:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Goodoo (FKA IJsbaart) develops and markets plant-based food concepts with a focus on plant-based ice cream. They started selling their ice cream at festivals and are now ready to conquer the Netherlands. Impact investor NoorderImpact is happy to assist with that! Sjoerd Zijlstra from NoorderImpact on the participation in Goodoo: &#8220;This initiative fits perfectly with [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/plant-based-ice-cream-ijsbaart/">Collaboration Goodoo (IJsbaart)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.goodoo.nl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Goodoo</mark></a> (FKA IJsbaart) develops and markets plant-based food concepts with a focus on plant-based ice cream. They started selling their ice cream at festivals and are now ready to conquer the Netherlands. Impact investor NoorderImpact is happy to assist with that!<br><br></p>



<p>Sjoerd Zijlstra from NoorderImpact on the participation in <a href="http://www.goodoo.nl"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Good</mark></a><a href="http://www.goodoo.nl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">o</mark></a><a href="http://www.goodoo.nl"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">o</mark></a>: &#8220;This initiative fits perfectly with our aim to promote the consumption of plant-based food. We believe that Goodoo is capable of introducing plant-based ice cream to a wide market in an accessible way.&#8221;<br><br></p>



<p>Roderick Verplanken from Goodoo on the collaboration: &#8220;NoorderImpact is a social driven investment partner that engages based on both content and trust. In addition to the financial boost, we expect that the NoorderImpact team will have a strengthening influence on our growth and development.&#8221;<br><br></p>



<p>Goodoo&#8217;s ice cream are sold throughout The Netherlands, with the number of sales points increasing rapidly. The ice cream will also be available at various supermarket chains, starting in the spring of 2024. For more information about Goodoo&#8217;s activities, visit<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color"> </mark><a href="http://www.goodoo.nl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Goodoo</mark></a>.<br><br></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="887" src="https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5241-1-2-1024x887.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-530" srcset="https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5241-1-2-1024x887.jpeg 1024w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5241-1-2-300x260.jpeg 300w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5241-1-2-768x665.jpeg 768w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5241-1-2-1536x1330.jpeg 1536w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5241-1-2.jpeg 1651w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Want to know more?</p>



<p><a href="http://www.goodoo.nl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Goodoo</mark></a></p>



<p>Roderick Verplanken, roderick@goodoo.nl, +31641857901</p>



<p><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">NoorderImpact</mark></p>



<p>Hinke Veltman, hinke@noorderimpact.nl, +31623511316<br><br><em>Publication date: 21 March 2024</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/plant-based-ice-cream-ijsbaart/">Collaboration Goodoo (IJsbaart)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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		<title>Collaboration AIM on crew recovery</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sjoerd Zijlstra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>AIM on crew recovery focuses on the reception and care of repatriated Filipino seafarers. (Co-)founder Anker Insurance Company and impact investor NoorderImpact aim to professionalize and to expand AIM&#8217;s operations. Key areas of focus include (training) programs to promote the mental and physical well-being of seafarers and an expanded accommodation and guidance for repatriated seafarers. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-acquires-stake-in-aim-on-crew-recovery/">Collaboration AIM on crew recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.aimoncrew.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">AIM on crew recovery</mark></a> focuses on the reception and care of repatriated Filipino seafarers. (Co-)founder <a href="https://ankerinsurancecompany.com/?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Anker Insurance Company</mark></a> and impact investor NoorderImpact aim to professionalize and to expand AIM&#8217;s operations.<br><br></p>



<p>Key areas of focus include (training) programs to promote the mental and physical well-being of seafarers and an expanded accommodation and guidance for repatriated seafarers.<br><br></p>



<p>Annemiek Bos, Managing Director of <a href="https://ankerinsurancecompany.com/?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Anker Insurance Company</mark></a>, regarding NoorderImpact&#8217;s participation: &#8220;With NoorderImpact, we have found a partner who can assist us strategically and organizationally in the further development of AIM. They are familiar with our working environment and that of AIM.&#8221;<br><br></p>



<p>AIM has offices in Manila and Singapore. For more information about AIM&#8217;s activities, visit <a href="https://www.aimoncrew.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">AIM on crew recovery</mark></a>.<br><br></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/original_6b68becb-ad0e-4a55-9c57-e1755e4219c3_20231017_131146-3-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-449" srcset="https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/original_6b68becb-ad0e-4a55-9c57-e1755e4219c3_20231017_131146-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/original_6b68becb-ad0e-4a55-9c57-e1755e4219c3_20231017_131146-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/original_6b68becb-ad0e-4a55-9c57-e1755e4219c3_20231017_131146-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/original_6b68becb-ad0e-4a55-9c57-e1755e4219c3_20231017_131146-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://noorderimpact.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/original_6b68becb-ad0e-4a55-9c57-e1755e4219c3_20231017_131146-3-scaled.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure>



<p>More information?</p>



<p><a href="https://www.ankercrew.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Anker Crew Insurance</mark></a><br>Marleen Lenting-Odink, lenting@anker.nl, +31657375194.<br><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">NoorderImpact</mark><br>Hinke Veltman, hinke@noorderimpact.nl, +31623511316<br><br><em>Publication date: 30 October 2023</em><br></p>
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