The Mediterranean Aid Education Centre (MAEC), is a humanitarian organisation based in Italy. It provides assistance to the most vulnerable people in Italy and around the world. MAEC believes in the innate dignity of every individual, the importance of social cohesion, and that of promoting more inclusive and equitable societies.
Building on the decade-long experience of MOAS ITALIA, MAEC aids those facing poverty, marginalization, violent conflict, persecution, and climate disasters by implementing humanitarian, reconciliation, integration and inclusion projects. MAEC also implements awareness campaigns and educational initiatives for both young people and adults
MAEC promotes education and training projects worldwide, striving to provide access to quality education, both formal and informal, to help local communities.
MAEC also operates within the context of international cooperation and is recognized as eligible to carry out development projects by the European Union.
EMPATHY, PRESENCE, RAPID IMPLEMENTATION IN EMERGENCY SUPPORT are the founding pillars of MAEC, which operates to save as many lives as possible. From search and rescue at sea, to the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, to the promotion and implementation of Safe and Legal Routes for migrants, MAEC continues the work started in 2016 by MOAS ITALIA.
MAEC is committed to supporting those in need without distinction of race, color, religion, or political belief.
Our VALUES are the respect for the DIGNITY and HUMANITY of every person, and our GOALS are to protect and support every human being in accordance with the principles of IMPARTIALITY and NEUTRALITY.
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