Become a supporting member

Sea-Watch has been active in the central Mediterranean since 2015, rescuing people in distress at sea and standing in solidarity with people on the move. To date, we have been involved in the rescue of over 50,000 people.

As a supporting member, you help us to make our operations at the deadliest border in the world possible in the long term. You will also receive regular updates about our work and become part of a committed movement that actively stands up for human rights.

Become a supporting member now so that we can continue our life-saving work in the future!

Ein Mensch in Seenot wird von Sea-Watch von einem kleinen Schlauchboot auf ein größeres Boot gehoben.

What your contribution can achieve

15 € cover the cost of one life jacket.

With €50 you finance hot meals for 100 guests on board. A meal usually includes rice, beans, and spinach.

With €160 you send our speedboats on rescue operation for 2 hours. They are essential for safely rescuing people from distress at sea and bringing them to our mother ships.

200 euros finance the treatment of a severely dehydrated baby. In addition to the standard equipment for treating a dehydrated person, we need special monitoring devices for babies."

Five good reasons to become a supporting member of Sea-Watch

You’re part of a movement actively defending human rights.
As a supporting member, you make Sea-Watch possible — from rescue missions at sea to aerial documentation and political advocacy on land. Your regular donation ensures our missions can be planned reliably and that Sea-Watch remains operational in the long term — independent of government funding. This allows us to stand in solidarity with people on the move.
You stay fully informed.
You’ll receive our exclusive newsletter for supporting members with in-depth information about civil sea rescue and Sea-Watch, as well as personal mission reports. (You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.)
You get behind-the-scenes access.
Whether it’s a reading, panel discussion, or film screening — we’ll invite you to Sea-Watch events in your area (mainly in Germany). We also host exclusive webinars several times a year for supporting members in german and english: your chance to speak directly with Sea-Watch activists about their work.
Your donation is tax-deductible in Germany.
You’ll automatically receive a donation receipt for your tax return in the first quarter of the following year if you reside in Germany.
You stay flexible.
You can adjust your membership contribution and payment frequency at any time or cancel your supporting membership altogether. If you have any questions about your membership, you can always reach us via E-Mail.

Your contact person: Marlis and the Fundraising-Team

Contact: seawatchverein@sea-watch.org

Become a supporting member

Five good reasons to become a supporting member of Sea-Watch

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