MSC Foundation

Protecting our Planet and People

The MSC Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation established to advance MSC Group's conservation and humanitarian commitments. The MSC Foundation enables lives to be saved, children to be educated and environments to be restored.

Come Make Waves with Us

To find out more about the Foundation, its work and how you can support it, visit the MSC Foundation Corner on EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II during hosted hours.

The MSC Foundation Corner on board welcomes guests of all ages who want to learn more and show their support for the Foundation's work.

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Four Areas of Impact

Environmental Conservation

The global shipping heritage of MSC means the Foundation is very aware of the fragility of our planet’s interlinked ecosystems. It is committed to making the world better for future generations.

Emergency Relief

Fast help in times of disaster thanks to the support of the MSC Group. The MSC Foundation provides swift shipping, in-kind donations and emergency supplies.

Community Support

Supporting vulnerable communities on an international scale to achieve their full potential in education, sustainable development and humanitarian medical programmes.

Education

A commitment to educate youths as a proactive step towards building a brighter, more sustainable future.

Environmental Conservation

Emergency Relief

Community Support

Education

The MSC Foundation and Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys lives and breathes the values of the MSC Foundation across the fleet and at every destination we visit, as exemplified by our ambassadors and activities.

Dr Sylvia Earle

Dr Sylvia Earle

Godmother of EXPLORA I and valued friend of the MSC Foundation. Oceanographer, explorer and conservationist Dr Sylvia Earle, is an authority in the protection and restoration of our oceans. 

Mike Horn

Mike Horn

As Brand Ambassador of Explora Journeys and member of the MSC Foundation Advisory Board, Mike Horn curates experiences on sustainable living and environmental conservation. The MSC Foundation supports Mike Horn Foundation’s Pangaea X programme assisting young adults in creating and advancing their environmental initiatives.

Ocean Cay Island

Ocean Cay Island

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve was an industrial mining site transformed by MSC. Guests visiting the Bahamas can visit this Caribbean ‘Hope Spot’ where the MSC Foundation's Super Coral Programme is in action.

Nautilus Club

Nautilus Club

Our activity-based program in partnership with the MSC Foundation will teach younger guests about marine conservation and protecting our planet. Marine conservation volunteers in the making.

Dr Sylvia Earle

Godmother of EXPLORA I and valued friend of the MSC Foundation. Oceanographer, explorer and conservationist Dr Sylvia Earle, is an authority in the protection and restoration of our oceans. 

Learn More about Sylvia Earle

Mike Horn

As Brand Ambassador of Explora Journeys and member of the MSC Foundation Advisory Board, Mike Horn curates experiences on sustainable living and environmental conservation. The MSC Foundation supports Mike Horn Foundation’s Pangaea X programme assisting young adults in creating and advancing their environmental initiatives.

Learn More about Mike Horn

Ocean Cay Island

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve was an industrial mining site transformed by MSC. Guests visiting the Bahamas can visit this Caribbean ‘Hope Spot’ where the MSC Foundation's Super Coral Programme is in action.

Nautilus Club

Our activity-based program in partnership with the MSC Foundation will teach younger guests about marine conservation and protecting our planet. Marine conservation volunteers in the making.

Learn More about Nautilus Club

Every Donation Counts

1.5 million

Lives transformed since 2019 through our supported programmes

115,668

Children's lives saved via the Unicef partnership

19,740

Life-changing surgeries performed via Mercy Ships

16,295

Students trained via the Marevivo education programme

MSC Foundation Annual Report 2023

We're thrilled to share the MSC Foundation's Annual Report 2023 with a focus on celebrating our achievements during our first five years.

In 2023, our Foundation launched 42 programs in 30 countries, impacting 980,000 lives, including 847,000 through emergency relief. and rebuilding efforts.

Thank you all for your support and commitment. Together, we made this possible.

Dive into our interactive report here

Find out more about the MSC Foundation

To find out more about the MSC Foundation, international partner organisations and our transformative programmes, visit the MSC Foundation website.

More about the MSC Foundation

Key Partners

unicef

Funding projects that have saved
100,000 young lives

Marevivo

Protecting the seas, raising awareness and
training the mariners of the future

Mercy Ships

Enabling hospital ships to bring vital
healthcare to remote areas

MAYORS FUND TO ADVANCE NEW YORK CITY

Educating and empowering youths,
helping overcome challenges

INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE

Harnessing knowledge, resources and global
reach in order to safeguard the natural world

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