SOS MEDITERRANEE is an international humanitarian and maritime organization dedicated to saving lives at sea founded in 2015 in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Central Mediterranean - one of the world's deadliest migration routes. Our mission is urgent and clear: to conduct life-saving search and rescue operations at sea, providing immediate relief to those in distress and ensuring their safety, health, and protection until they reach a place of safety. Since 2016, reflecting our commitment to humanity and solidarity, we have rescued more than 42,500 people from over 50 countries - more than 10,300 of whom are children.
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By Abhinav Shetty | International Project & Comms Coordinator
As families around the world gathered to welcome the New Year, the Ocean Viking was finally back at sea. While celebrations took place on land, our teams were responding to people in distress in the... Read the full report ›By Sophie Friedman | International Communications Manager
First of all, a huge thank you to all of our donors. It's because of you that we're able to continue saving lives in the Mediterranean. We're now three quarters of the way through 2025. So... Read the full report ›By Sophie Friedman | International Communications Manager
Since the beginning of the year, SOS MEDITERRANEE has run 16 rescue missions in the Central Mediterranean, saving the lives of 998 people. This includes 35 women, six of whom are... Read the full report ›
