Hijacked 1000 days foundation is a non-governmental organization with focus on maritime security, hostage situations and inhuman working conditions especially for seafarers and immigrants. Until he was captured for 1000 days off the coast of Somalia, the founder of the foundation Mr. Ahiable was an electrical engineer with a Dubai-based company and worked on their vessel MV Iceberg I, the very vessel on which he and his colleague crew members were hijacked by Somali pirates.
After his harrowing experience in the hands of Somali pirates, his love and skill for scribbling and journaling helped him authored and published his memoir titled “HIJACKED, 1000 DAYS’ HARROWING EXPERIENCE IN THE HANDS OF SOMALI PIRATES”. His memoir was launched on 2nd of August 2019 at an event which also marked the launch of the foundation. Mr. Ahiable hopes to use this foundation “Hijacked 1000 days Foundation” to form a formidable advocacy group that would fight for the right of seafarers, immigrant workers and the likes.
Hijacked 1000 days foundation hopes to become a strong advocate for issues relating maritime security and hostage situations with a focus also on better working conditions for seafarers as well as immigrants. The foundation believes no individual deserves to be held against his/her will (abducted) especially in the course of doing his/her legal job.
To advocate on piracy/maritime security issues whiles inspiring and empowering victims of hostage/confinement situations.
Advocate on general and maritime security issues, hostage situations and better working conditions especially for immigrant workers.
1. Better working conditions offshore/onshore, most importantly as Ghana and other African countries are discovering oil leading to an increase in demand for offshore workers.
2. A proper database of Ghanaian seafarers sailing the oceans to help keep a proper tracking mechanism on seafarers to help when the need arises
3. Proper seafarer’s contractual issues including advocating for proper scrutinizing of contracts before they are signed by seafarers
4. A critical look and national monitoring of the activities of seafarers recruitment agencies in the country.
5. Organize seminars and conferences on how to handle finances, different kinds of investments and prepare for retirement among others.
Rehabilitation: Help victims acquire the right psychological counselling as a result of addiction, abduction, migration violations etc and acquire self-sustaining skills. Help victims of hostage situations, kidnappings, ex-prisoners etc acclimatize themselves and get reintegrated into society. This will be done in partnership with relevant stakeholders that are well vexed in this regards.
Ministry: A testimony based outreach to inspire and empower people to renew their faith in their God by using the “hijacked” story as an evidence of hope.
