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Why we want to end drowning worldwide

The scale of the global drowning problem is a human disaster too big for us to ignore. Here's how we're trying to stop it.

What we're doing

You can help save lives and make our waters safer for everyone. From shopping to volunteering, there are so many ways you can get involved.

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Dunmore East: Lifeboat crew battle gales to rescue trawlermen
Dunmore East's Trent class lifeboat Elizabeth and Ronald

Dunmore East: Lifeboat crew battle gales to rescue trawlermen

Croyde: Lifeguards rescue two children from rip current
Croyde Beach in Cornwall

Croyde: Lifeguards rescue two children from rip current

Mudeford: Lifeboat launches to capsized sailor
Mudeford's inshore lifeboat powering through the waves

Mudeford: Lifeboat launches to capsized sailor

Latest lifeboat launches

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Angle Lifeboat Station Angle Lifeboat Station

Angle Lifeboat Station

11.43am 17 September 2019

Campbeltown Lifeboat Station RNLI Campeltown Lifeboat Station

Campbeltown Lifeboat Station

11.22am 17 September 2019

Fethard Lifeboat Station Fethard D class lifeboat

Fethard Lifeboat Station

11.08am 17 September 2019

Sheerness Lifeboat Station Sheerness Lifeboat Station

Sheerness Lifeboat Station

10.57am 17 September 2019

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