Refugee Rescue
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Our vision A future where all those fleeing violence, abuse, hardship and war have the right to safe passage at sea. Our mission Refugee Rescue offers skilled emergency assistance to migrants in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. We bear witness to human rights violations and advocate to make local authorities and intergovernmental bodies accountable for their actions. About Refugee Rescue Refugee Rescue is a grass-roots NGO currently operating a skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team helping displaced people at sea reach safe shores. It was formed in 2015 by ordinary Irish citizens in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Aegean Sea when thousands of people were arriving by boat, having been displaced by war, conflict, and persecution. In Greece, …
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- Its integrity score of 30 is below most of the 11,460 charities in Ireland GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Ireland data
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Refugee Rescue is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Ballycastle, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Our vision A future where all those fleeing violence, abuse, hardship and war have the right to safe passage at sea. Our mission Refugee Rescue offers skilled emergency assistance to migrants in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. We bear witness to human rights violations and advocate to make local authorities and intergovernmental bodies accountable for their actions. About Refugee Rescue Refugee Rescue is a grass-roots NGO currently operating a skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team helping displaced people at sea reach safe shores. It was formed in 2015 by ordinary Irish citizens in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Aegean Sea when thousands of people were arriving by boat... Refugee Rescue is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Ireland.
Refugee Rescue is located in Ballycastle, Ireland.
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Quick facts about Refugee Rescue
- What is Refugee Rescue?
- Refugee Rescue is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Ballycastle, Ireland. Our vision A future where all those fleeing violence, abuse, hardship and war have the right to safe passage at sea. Our mission Refugee Rescue offers skilled emergency assistance to migrants in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. We bear witness to human rights violations and advocate to make local authorities and intergovernmental bodies accountable for their actions. About Refugee Rescue Refugee Rescue is a grass-roots NGO currently operating a skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team helping displaced people at sea reach safe shores. It was formed in 2015 by ordinary Irish citizens in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Aegean Sea when thousands of people were arriving by boat, having been displaced by war, conflict, and persecution. In Greece, our crew and volunteers saved over 15,000 people in distress. After being forced to suspend operations for 9 months, we are operating once again, in partnership with the rescue organisation Sea-Eye. Our life-saving rescue vessel, named Mo Chara (meaning 'my friend' in Irish) forms a crucial part of the Sea-Eye 4 ship. Our small and dedicated team is made up of a few core staff and many committed volunteers who work tirelessly to keep Mo Chara afloat. We share the same values of diversity, equality, integrity, respect and transparency that guide us. And none of our missions would have been possible without the generosity of hundreds of donors and partners who have enabled us to save lives. Please join us in our efforts - make a donation now. Registered charity name: Refugee Rescue - Date registered. 04/04/2016 Registered charity number: Charity Commission Number 105156 & HMRC Number NI00583
- Where is Refugee Rescue located?
- Headquartered in Ballycastle, Ireland. The charity operates in 3 countries.
- Is Refugee Rescue trustworthy?
- Refugee Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Refugee Rescue's website?
- http://www.refugeerescue.org
- Are donations to Refugee Rescue tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.