OUR MISSION:

Save. Protect.
Bear witness.

Since 2016, SOS MEDITERRANEE has been saving lives in the Central Mediterranean, one of the most dangerous maritime routes in the world. With your support, we can continue our vital operations.

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Humanity.

Every life should be saved

SOS MEDITERRANEE was founded in 2015 and for the past decade has pursued a clear mission: assist those fleeing unbearable living conditions and risking their lives crossing the Mediterranean.

Independance.

With your support,
we can act immediately

Thanks to the support of private donors, we can respond quickly, free from political pressure, wherever the need is greatest. Our priority at sea is saving lives, regardless of the origin, religion, or circumstances of those rescued.

SOS MEDITERRANEE rescuing someone in distress

91%

We are financed almost entirely (91%) by private donors, ensuring our independence.
The remaining 9% of our funding comes from grants and other public contributions.

Our teams of sailors, rescuers, and medical staff have saved the lives of nearly 42,000 people since 2016, making SOS MEDITERRANEE a key player in humanitarian maritime rescue efforts in Europe.

Transparence

Transparence.

Transparency is at the heart of our actions

As an organization primarily funded by private donations, we are fully committed to transparency. Every euro received is dedicated to our missions of rescue, protect, and bear witness.

Recognition

The awards we have received, such as the 2017 UNESCO Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize and the 2023 Right Livelihood Award, reflect our commitment to and impact in defending human rights at sea.

Civic engagement.

Your engagement
= their futures

Since 2016, our actions and testimonies have helped mobilize an enormous community of support across the world, including 800 volunteers in France alone. We firmly believe that amplifying the voices of those rescued and telling their stories can not only inspire change but uphold human dignity.

Bearing witness to defend human dignity

Beyond rescue operations, SOS MEDITERRANEE is committed to sharing the stories of survivors and raising awareness about the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean. Each mission is an opportunity to inform and urge the public to take action to protect people's lives.

Non-discrimination.

Rescuing Every Person in Distress at Sea

SOS MEDITERRANEE saves everyone, no matter a person’s nationality, religion, or background. Over the past decade, we’ve rescued individuals from more than 50 different countries. Our commitment to non-discrimination remains at the heart of everything we do, guided by a single imperative: save lives at sea.

See the diversity of those we’ve rescued

Spin the globe to see where the people we rescued in 2024 came from. Rotate the globe by dragging your mouse, then click on a country to display its name and data.

Solidarity.

An organization built on solidarity

SOS MEDITERRANEE brings together individuals from varied backgrounds—sailors, medics, logisticians, and dedicated volunteers—united by a common mission. This diversity is key to our ability to act effectively in a complex and perilous environment.

We believe in a compassionate society where everyone can contribute to saving lives and promoting human dignity.

Join us!

JOIN US

TOGETHER, LET'S ACT TO SAVE LIVES AT SEA.

Your donation makes a difference. It allows us to be on the front lines when all hope seems lost.

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Save. Protect.Bear witness.