Johanna just wanted her tiny baby to have a life worth living.

So fleeing violence, poverty, and hunger, she gambled on a flimsy, inflatable dinghy -- hoping it would take them to the safety of Europe. It ended in tragedy.

The boat deflated, and 7-month-old baby Joseph died.

Over 900 people have drowned in the Mediterranean this year -- it could be THOUSANDS if it wasn't for humanitarian rescue boats. And that's the problem: Europe is now shamefully blocking those civilian rescue missions from leaving port.

All but one.

In the entire Mediterranean, there's now just one civilian rescue boat still operating: the Open Arms. Their commitment is incredible, facing violent coast guards, stormy seas, and daily heartbreak. They've rescued over 60,000 people from the sea -- and they're desperate for funding. We can help.

This is our chance to be a lifeline for some of the world's most vulnerable people. People who may otherwise be left to drown, miles out at sea. But if enough of us chip in, we could help fund this rescue ship through the icy winter months and help other missions fight through administrative red tape. Donate what you can now.