Your generous donation is making a big difference

We firmly believe that no one should die while fleeing across the Mediterranean. To continue advocating for safe and legal escape routes, we need people like you! Someone willing to support us with a generous donation and thus ensure the long-term sustainability of our work. Together, we can make a difference and save lives.

Through a strong partnership with you, we stand on the side of people on the run. We look forward to meeting you!

Mehrere Menschen stehen dicht beieinander; man sieht bunte Stoffe in Gelb, Orange und Pink. Eine Hand ruht beruhigend auf der Schulter einer anderen Person – ein Moment der Nähe und Solidarität.

It is particularly important to us to maintain close contact with our supporters. Successful partnerships are based on continuous communication.

If you support Sea-Watch with a large donation, you will benefit from these special advantages:

We will keep you updated on the impact of your support through regular reports.
We offer you the opportunity to participate in exclusive events to exchange ideas with our experts and learn more about our missions.
A direct contact person allows you to contact us at any time and quickly discuss any questions or requests.
In special cases, you will have the opportunity to see our work firsthand and gain deeper insights into our missions.

Contact

Would you like general advice or questions before making a major donation to Sea-Watch? Do you have a special request or vision? Then we'll work with you to find a personalized way to support our work.

Anita
E-Mail: philanthropie@sea-watch.org
Phone: +49 157 92649430
Availability: Monday to Thursday between 10am and 5pm.

Foto von Anita, Referentin für Großspenden

Your support truly helps

€1,000 – for example, ensures emergency medical treatment for ten severely dehydrated people on board our rescue ships.

€2,500 for example, can cover the cost of medical supplies on board our rescue ships for the initial treatment of rescued individuals during a full operation.

€5,000 – for example, enables the purchase of a CO-oximeter device to monitor blood carbon monoxide levels in cases of poisoning caused by inhaling burnt fuel.

Zwei Seenotretter helfen einer Person in Rettungsweste an Bord eines Rettungsbootes, während eine Gruppe von weiteren geretteten Personen, ebenfalls in Rettungswesten, im Hintergrund sitzt. Das Bild wurde bei Sonnenuntergang auf dem Meer aufgenommen.

Your donation reaches those in need

Professional project planning is not the only key to ensuring the long-term success of our work. Equally important is the responsible and efficient use of the funds entrusted to us. Through regular reviews of finances and project progress, continuous evaluations, and clearly defined guidelines, we ensure that every donation is used targeted and effectively.

As part of the "Transparent Civil Society Initiative (ITZ)," we are committed to transparently publishing information about our work.

Detailed information about our income and expenditure can be found in our annual report.

Ein Mann auf einem Schiff hält einen weißen Teller mit Reis und Soße und lächelt in die Kamera. Er trägt einen grauen Hoodie und ein Kopftuch, während im Hintergrund andere Personen zu sehen sind.

Information on Fees

Fees apply to every donation. It is important to us to keep these as low as possible. Therefore, we recommend making large donations by bank transfer to our account. This way, the transaction costs are kept to a minimum.

Please provide your full address in the purpose field to receive a donation receipt.

Bank Transfer / Standing Order
IBAN: DE63 4306 0967 1239 7690 03
BIC: GENODEM1GLS
Bank: GLS Gemeinschaftsbank
Account holder: Sea-Watch e.V.

If you wish, you can also donate immediately and securely using our online form.

Examples of Donations

With €500 we can provide 17 individuals with a new set of clothes. This bundle includes a warm sweater, pants, a T-shirt, socks and underwear.

With €3,000, you can cover the medical treatment for 12 individuals suffering from chemical burns. These burns are common and result from a mixture of gasoline and seawater.

With €10,000, we can lease three lifeboats for one year for our ship. Each lifeboat has the capacity to rescue up to 60 people from drowning.

With €150,000, we can deploy our reconnaissance aircraft, Seabird, up to 20 times a month. This supports rescue operations and documents human rights violations.

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