The idea behind Mediterranea was born in the summer 2018 out of the indignation at the thousands of deaths in the Mediterranean and the policy of closed ports.
Uniting people and associations, the civil society platform organized itself in a short time to acquire the first and still only civil rescue ship flying the Italian flag in the Mediterranean.

Exactly 5 years after the tragic Lampedusa massacre, the Mare Jonio set sail from the port of Augusta for its first monitoring and rescue mission on the night between 3 and 4 October 2018.

Mediterranea counts over 40 Land Crews across Italy, Europe and the United States.
The crews are completely autonomous, within the frame of a a horizontal organisational structure, whilst respecting the founding values of our association.
In networks with local human rights organisations, they pave the cultural and political way of a welcoming society, grounded on solidarity.
The best way to play an active role in Mediterranea is to join Mediterranea Berlin. You will be with hundreds of other activists who, every day, dedicate their time and passion to bringing about grassroots change in society.