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 this vital mission.
Scroll down to discover the pillars who drives SOS MEDITERRANEE's mission since 2015.

With your support,
we act
Thanks to the support of private donors, we can respond quickly, free from political pressure, where the need is greatest. At sea, our priority is to save lives, regardless of the origin, religion, or circumstances of those rescued.

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Our independence is ensured by 91% of private donations.

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Thanks to the Ocean Viking vessel, our teams of sailors, rescuers, and caregivers have assisted over 41,000 people since 2016, making SOS MEDITERRANEE a key player in humanitarian maritime rescue efforts in Europe.
Transparency at the heart of our actions






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Your engagement,
their futurs
Since 2016, our actions and testimonies have helped mobilize a wide community of support across the world. We firmly believe that amplifying these voices can inspire change and uphold human dignity.
Bearing witness to defend human dignity
Rescuing Every Person in Distress at Sea
At SOS MEDITERRANEE, every life is worth saving—no matter a person’s nationality, religion, or background. Since we began our operations, we have rescued individuals from more than 50 different nationalities. Our commitment to non-discrimination remains at the heart of everything we do, guided by a single imperative: save lives at sea.
Explore the Diversity of Those We’ve Rescued
Use the interactive 3D globe to see where people rescued in the Central Mediterranean came from in 2024. Click over a country to find out how many individuals were rescued from that region.







An organization built on solidarity and diversity
SOS MEDITERRANEE brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds—sailors, doctors, 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.