What we do

Everything we do has one goal: saving lives. If that seems to you like a goal worth supporting, join us.

We’ve been saving lives for 10 years, and we’ll continue to do so. But that’s not our only area of ​​action. We’re trying to prevent further deaths at sea by creating alternatives in countries of origin, where we inform people about the risks of migrating through unsafe routes and train them so they can pursue their dreams and have future opportunities without having to risk their lives on an uncertain journey. We’re also present in host countries to raise awareness among young people. All our work is divided into three main areas.


A life is worth the same whether it’s lost by drowning in the central Mediterranean, buried in an emergency like the DANA in Valencia, or in an invasion like the one in Ukraine. All are worth our efforts to save.

Once at the sea, there’s no solution. That’s why we work in West Africa to explain the real conditions of irregular migration and empower communities of origin to build real alternatives.

Origin Open Arms

We believe in the need to educate and raise awareness among school communities in host countries. Therefore, we share the voices of rescued people and convey human rights, empathy, and critical thinking.