The Impact of The TK Foundation’s Lead Gift

Learn how an innovative and structured program uses sailing as a tool to transform the lives of at-risk youth.

Jesper Karlshoej, nephew of the late Teekay founder Torben Karlshoej, visits the World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden.  The TK Foundation’s support of WMU enables students from developing countries to […]

The TK Foundation’s support of South Africa’s Lawhill Maritime Centre helps to create additional opportunities for youth entering university or the maritime realm. Jesper Karlshoej, nephew of the late Teekay […]

It’s not about following in past footsteps; it’s about forging a new path to higher education. The Lyford Cay Foundation (LCF), an organization committed to enhancing and enriching The Bahamas and the lives of its people, […]

Africa Mercy, the world’s largest floating hospital, connects skilled medical professionals with the world’s neediest people,  many of whom do not have access to medical personnel, facilities, clean water, and electricity. Mercy Ships has impacted more than […]

Jesper Karlshoej, nephew of the late Teekay founder Torben Karlshoej, shares his visit to the Propeller Club, a social initiative supported by The TK Foundation that provides maritime training and […]

At a time when most teenagers are focused on school, friends and hobbies, Portland, Oregon’s Yazmin Morales was focused on keeping herself and her family safe. She, her siblings and […]

Shipping is perhaps the most international of all the world’s great industries; it also requires stringent protocols and procedures to ensure safety in challenging environments. Uncertain weather, the potential for […]

When 16-year-old South African Tobela Gqabu applied for a bursary to complete his schooling at the Lawhill Maritime Centre at Simon’s Town School, he’d never seen an actual ship. In […]