Sea-Watch e.V.
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Mission Statement
Sea-Watch e.V. is a non-profit organization that conducts civil search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean. In the presence of the humanitarian crisis, Sea-Watch provides emergency relief capacities, demands and pushes for rescue operations by the european institutions and stands up publicly for legal escape routes. Since a political solution in the sense of a #SafePassage is not on the horizon, we have expanded our field of operation and made new plans. We are politically and religiously independent and are financed solely through donations. Since 2015, Sea-Watch activists have been involved in the rescue of more than 45,000 people. Sea-Watch sees itself as an ally in solidarity with those, who try to reach Europe, regardless of their reasons. Our solidarity follows the recognition of social injustice, thus acting in solidarity is also necessary for our own sake. For the right to leave. For the right to arrive. For the right to stay. For the right to move.
About This Cause
Sea-Watch was founded as a private initiative to become engaged in Search and Rescue in the Mediterranean Sea to help refugees in distress. Since the beginning of 2015, our constantly growing organization, which consists mainly of dedicated volunteers from all over Europe, has been working on the project organization and realization of Sea-Watch. Every year, thousands of people drown while fleeing across the Mediterranean. Violence at Europe’s external borders serves to isolate and is financed by the EU. For more than nine years, we have been working on the world’s deadliest border and rescuing people – filling a gap that is intended by the state. At the same time, we demand rescue operations from responsible European institutions and publicly campaign for legal escape routes and freedom of movement. In addition to civil sea rescue operations with our ships, Sea-Watch 5 and Aurora, we document human rights violations over the Mediterranean with our Seabird 1 & 2 aircraft and publicize them. This enables us to influence socio-political discourse, build public pressure, and sue actors like Frontex. We also promote cooperation and exchange with other sea rescue organizations and strengthen solidarity networks. Our vision is a world in which borders, racism, injustice, and inequality are overcome, and all people can live and move freely and safely in a self-determined way. For us, solidarity without borders means supporting all people in their fight for this vision. Board members: Eva Spiekermann Joshua Krüger Titus Molkenbur Your direct contact: Anita Klaus