In pictures: Rescuing more than 200 people at sea

Over the last week, our life-saving ship has rescued more then 200 refugees and migrants making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean sea.

More than 40 of those we rescued were children – the majority of them travelling on their own, with no family to look after them.

Donate now to help us rescue more children at risk of drowning.

Our team prepare to start a rescue operation.

Refugees and migrants who were at risk of drowning are brought on board our ship – the Vos Hestia.

Our Child Protection Manager, Viviana, registers a child who has been rescued. 90% of children crossing the Mediterranean are travelling on their own, and are incredibly vulnerable. Viviana helps them get the care they need.

Miya, our Cultural Mediator on the ship, comforts a woman who has been rescued.

On board the ship, our nurse Maria provides medical care.

As well as medical treatment, we provide food, water, warm clothes and a safe space for children to play and recover from their experiences.

Team member Lisa speaks with people who are on board the ship.

We’ve now taken those we rescued to the nearest safe port in Italy, where our teams will make sure that vulnerable children get the help they need.

You can help us be there, at sea, for children when they need us. Donate now.

Some names changed to protect identity.