People are dying every day in the Central Mediterranean – six every day, including one child. Europe’s response: detaining rescue ships, defaming NGOs and obstructing our life-saving work. But we are continuing our work – with a second ship, we are sending a clear signal against Europe’s isolationist policy and for more solidarity and humanity.
Twice as much humanity
To make all this a reality, we need your support. In order to put this sailing ship into action and operate it on long term basis, we need people like you who will support us over the long term. Only through regular donations can we ensure the operation of both our ships and plan life-saving missions.
Tunisia
Why does the civilian fleet need another ship?
Closing the rescue gap
There is hardly any civilian rescue in the sea area off Tunisia. Boats carrying people seeking protection disappear without a trace because emergency calls are not coordinated. Humanity 2 fills this life-threatening gap.
Preventing deaths on increasingly dangerous escape routes
People flee from Tunisia in incapable, small metal boats that can sink in seconds. An additional ship can mean the difference between life and death here.
Documenting human rights violations
The Tunisian Coast Guard systematically commits acts of violence and illegal repatriations on behalf of the EU. With Humanity 2, we will make these violations of the law visible.
Solidarity instead of isolation
While Europe shirks its responsibility, civil society is taking action. Humanity 2 sends a strong message of humanity – precisely where Europe is failing.
A sailing ship for human rights
We need €900,000 to purchase Humanity 2 and make it fit for use as a rescue ship. Every euro brings us closer to our goal: with your help, we will make the ship ready for action, save people from drowning and send a strong message of humanity in the Mediterranean.
With the sailing ship Humanity 2, we will save lives and document human rights violations off the coast of Tunisia.
