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HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Mediterranean<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you believe that no life should be left to chance, you’re one of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mediterranean is the largest mass grave on the planet<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2014, more than 25,000 people have drowned while attempting to cross the Mediterranean. These are the conditions they face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot Returns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They set out from the coast of Libya, a failed state where human rights are systematically violated. Militias calling themselves the “Libyan coast guard” carry out the pushbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overcrowding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gangs gather between 150 and 700 people who try to escape in very precarious boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of fuel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vessels never have enough fuel to reach a safe harbor. Their only alternative is to wait for someone to rescue them in international waters and take them to a safe port in Europe. But there’s no guarantee that this will happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THEIR DESPAIR IS SO GREAT THAT THEY STILL RUN THE RISK.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We believe they deserve our help to prevent more deaths. Do you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How will we invest your donation?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We will use your support to keep surveillance and rescue vessels operating in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professional captain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will take us where help is needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Medical equipment on board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will provide assistance to the people we rescue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Volunteer lifeguard team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will be our eyes and arms at sea (diet and travel).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transformation and equipment of the ship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To carry out all necessary rescue tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rescue devices and equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To carry out rescue tasks quickly and safely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Boat maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be where we are needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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