International Drowning Prevention

372,000 People Die from Drowning Around the World Every Year

372,00 people drowning every year means 40 people drown every hour. Drowning is a highly preventable public health issue, and RLSS UK is committed to working with international partners to reduce worldwide drowning.

You can help our efforts to reduce drowning by donating to our International projects or to MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station).

Donate to International Projects

Donate to MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station)

To contribute to the reduction of global drownings RLSS UK staff and volunteers serve on the commissions of the:

International Lifesaving Federation Europe (ILSE)
International Lifesaving Federation (ILS)

The Royal Life Saving Society – Commonwealth Drowning Prevention is working to eliminate drowning in the Commonwealth. With active Member Branches in 27 Commonwealth Nations, RLSS Commonwealth aims to reduce the incidence of drowning around the world by developing community-based drowning prevention strategies and lifesaving education programmes, and providing advice and education to Governments, NGOs and individuals on the development of water skills.