Mediterranea Saving Humans

Mediterranea Saving Humans is an Italian non‑governmental organization that operates under the alias Mediterranea Saving Humans. Its headquarters are located in Italy. The organization’s primary mission is to conduct humanitarian search and rescue operations for people in distress in the Mediterranean Sea.

To carry out this mission, Mediterranea Saving Humans charters and equips civilian vessels, refitting them for rescue work. The crew, composed of volunteers and professional mariners, patrols areas where migrant boats are known to encounter difficulties. When a vessel in distress is located, the organization provides medical assistance, food, water and safe transfer to a port of refuge. These operations are conducted in accordance with international maritime law and humanitarian standards.

Mediterranea Saving Humans distinguishes itself by focusing exclusively on civil maritime rescue without affiliation to any state military or governmental agency. Its work brings attention to the shortcomings of European migration policies and advocates for the establishment of safe, legal pathways for asylum seekers. The organization also engages in public awareness campaigns and collaborates with other humanitarian NGOs operating in the central Mediterranean.

Structurally, Mediterranea Saving Humans is registered as a non‑profit association in Italy and relies on private donations, crowdfunding and the voluntary contributions of its supporters. There is no publicly disclosed parent company or subsidiary structure associated with the organization. Its governance is based on an assembly of members and an elected board that oversees operational and financial matters.