How does the Alarm Phone Work

In the first video, you can find information on how the Alarm Phone works. More importantly, we explain the procedure that is taken when the Alarm Phone receives a distress call. In this video we clarify what the Alarm Phone can and cannot do.

This video is also available in: Arabic, French, Bambara, Wolof, Sarakhoule, Tigrinya and Farsi.

 

 

This second video describes the daily work, the technical methods and the political aims of the project.

Please feel free to spread and share these videos with your friends and family, especially those who might try crossing the Mediterranean Sea.

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Today, on 11 October 2026, Alarm Phone turns 12 years old.

Over this time, we have assisted more than 11.000 boats in distress at sea. We will not give up in our collective struggle against death at sea and the EU border regime. Freedom of movement for all!

🆘 ~51 people in distress in the Central Med!

We are in contact with a group fleeing from eastern Libya towards Sicily. They say they have run out of fuel and are drifting east of Malta now. Rescue and #SafePassages for all are needed now!

@HCoastGuard We have lost contact with the people in distress for over 30 hours but fear they are still at sea. We do not know of any rescue activity by either #Greece or #Egypt. Don't let these 37 people perish at sea! We call on the authorities to act without further delay!