Opinion: Don’t just write a check! Get involved

The news shocked people around the world. Pope Francis urged action. My wife and I decided to answer the call.

Rather than write a check and leave it at that, we used our experience of conflict zones, risk management and logistics to launch the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS).

Thanks to years in business, we had contacts worldwide to mine for suggestions, donations and advice.

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