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Sea Watch
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenNGODisaster ReliefHuman Rights
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees51 - 100
Founded2014
LocationBerlin
About Sea Watch
Sea-Watch e.V. is a German non-governmental organization founded in 2014, dedicated to civilian sea rescue and saving refugees at Europe's borders in the Mediterranean Sea. Headquartered in Berlin, the organization employs approximately 100 staff members. Sea-Watch conducts active search and rescue operations using vessels and aircraft, having rescued over 38,000 people since its inception. It operates independently, is solely financed by donations, and advocates for legal escape routes while holding European institutions accountable for their responsibilities in sea rescue.
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Sustainability Goals
Good Health & Well-Being
Saving Lives and Ensuring Health at Sea
The organization conducts search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea, preventing refugees from drowning and ensuring their survival.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing Inequalities for Asylum Seekers
Sea-Watch e.V. advocates for the rights of people on the move, reducing severe inequalities in access to safety and humanitarian assistance.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Access to Justice for People in Distress
The organization ensures the protection of fundamental human rights in crisis situations, providing access to safety and support for those fleeing.
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FAQs
Q1What is Sea-Watch's core mission and impact?+
Sea-Watch e.V. is dedicated to civilian sea rescue, specifically saving refugees at Europe's borders in the Mediterranean Sea. Since 2015, its activists have been involved in rescuing over 38,000 people, providing emergency aid where governmental bodies fail. The organization also advocates for legal escape routes and holds European institutions accountable.
Q2How many employees does Sea-Watch have?+
Sea-Watch employs approximately 100 staff members. The organization's size is generally categorized within the range of 51 to 200 employees.
Q3Where is Sea-Watch headquartered?+
Sea-Watch e.V. maintains its single headquarters in Berlin, Germany.
Q4What is the legal form of Sea-Watch?+
Sea-Watch operates as a registered association, indicated by its legal form "e.V." (eingetragener Verein).
Q5How is Sea-Watch funded?+
Sea-Watch is politically and religiously independent and is solely financed by donations. This donation-funded activism model supports its operations.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Sea-Watch primarily address?+
Sea-Watch primarily contributes to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, through its sea rescue operations. Additionally, it supports SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Q7Where can interested individuals find career opportunities at Sea-Watch?+
Information on how to get involved and current career listings can be found directly on the Sea-Watch website. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit sea-watch.org/mitmachen/ for details.
