SOS MEDITERRANEE SUISSE

In the vast expanse of the Mediterranean, where thousands embark on journeys in search of safety, SOS MEDITERRANEE Switzerland stands as a lifeline. Since 2016, we have saved over 42,000 men, women and children. We are a humanitarian and maritime rescue organisation, dedicated to upholding the fundamental principle that no one should be left to drown at sea. Neutral and non-political, we are driven by a simple yet profound belief: saving lives is a duty, not a debate.

Founded in 2015 by concerned citizens, SOS MEDITERRANEE emerged in response to a failure to prevent the escalating loss of life at sea. Determined to act where others would not, we launched our first rescue ship, Aquarius, in 2016, and since 2019, we have continued our life-saving operations with the Ocean Viking. Operating as a European network across France, Italy, and Switzerland, our work is built on three core pillars...