Funded Projects 2024

Strengthen and support solidarity networks

Working for freedom of movement and protection for people on the move is not an isolated task, but a collective commitment. While our ships and airplanes are active, many other actors are working to support people on the move, document human rights violations and bring about political change. However, state repression and financial insecurity make it difficult for smaller organisations in particular to continue their work. That is why we use some of the funds entrusted to us to support civil actors who are active in line with our common goals.

This support is not just an act of solidarity, but a strategic step towards a more resilient and effective movement. By channelling resources to where they are urgently needed – be it for sea rescue, legal support, protecting vulnerable groups or documenting human rights violations – we can achieve more together.

Below we present all the organisations that received funding from us in 2024. Each of these organisations has applied for funding in a careful selection process and provides detailed project reports to demonstrate how the funds are used effectively. In this way, we ensure that our support goes where it is actually needed.

Your support is crucial: with your donations, you not only enable us to remain active, but also give us the trust and opportunity to use our expertise in a targeted manner. This allows us to channel resources to where they make the biggest difference – whether through our own operations or by supporting effective projects

Compass Collective (23.190 €)

The Compass Collective uses a sailing ship to carry out missions to locate boats in distress and to document human rights violations. The funding covers operating costs for four missions and strengthens the diversity of the civilian fleet in order to work more effectively and be more resistant to criminalisation.

Resqship (25.500 €)

Resqship deploys a sailing ship to search for and provide first aid to refugees. The funding finances personnel costs for ship technicians, maintenance and the introduction of search drones. In the face of increasing repression against civilian aerial reconnaissance, drones are an innovative approach to continue documenting the loss of life in the Mediterranean when aeroplanes have to remain on board.

Salvamento Marítimo Humanitario (SMH) (14.451,18 €)

SMH is one of the last civilian sea rescue organisations in Spain. In addition to rescue missions in the Aegean and the Mediterranean, SMH organises campaigns on human rights violations and criminalisation. The funding supports the work of a communications manager for advocacy and fundraising in order to secure future rescue missions.