TEN YEARS OF HEROES: THE MOAS CHRONICLES
Welcome to a gripping, visually stunning graphic novel that brings to life the groundbreaking work of the international NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS).
For ten years, MOAS has been at the forefront of humanitarian action, responding to crises around the world with speed, courage, and innovation. This project transforms their story into a dynamic graphic novel that celebrates their incredible achievements and raises awareness about their life-saving missions.
What You Will Experience
Three Heroic Missions: Immerse yourself in the stories of MOAS’s top three missions—Mediterranean sea rescues, Bangladesh humanitarian relief, and aid in war-torn Ukraine. These tales are a testament to the raw emotion, challenges, and triumphs of saving lives in challenging situations, inviting you to connect and empathize with the heroes behind these missions.
MOAS in a Nutshell: A visual history outlining the NGO’s work in aid delivery, refugee support, and emergency response since its inception in 2014.
Artistry: Each chapter is illustrated by different renowned artists, ensuring a vibrant and varied style while maintaining journalistic realism. The artwork is vivid and emotionally charged, inspired by actual footage and photos.
Why This Comic Matters
This graphic novel is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action. MOAS has saved 200.000 lives in a decade and continues to do so. By showcasing their work in an exciting visual format, we aim to spark global awareness about their heroic efforts and the humanitarian crises they confront.
Join Us in Celebrating MOAS!
MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation that stands as a beacon of dedication, responding quickly and efficiently to emerging crises and providing humanitarian assistance and services to the most vulnerable communities worldwide. Inspired by innovation and efficiency, MOAS’s unwavering commitment is at the forefront of the humanitarian world.
Since its inception in 2014, MOAS has saved 200.000 lives through its activities. After several search-and-rescue missions in the Mediterranean Aegean and Andaman Seas, MOAS expanded its operations to Southeast Asia to assist Rohingya refugees and local communities in Bangladesh.
Today, MOAS is involved in several missions in Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia, helping the most vulnerable communities. Over 400 tonnes of nutritional aid has been delivered in Yemen, Somalia, and Sudan to combat child malnutrition, as well as hundreds of thousands of critical medical supplies to support communities cut off from healthcare due to conflicts and internal crises.
Since the Ukraine conflict outbreak in 2022, MOAS has been at the forefront of emergency medical relief efforts. With a team of 150 medical professionals and a fleet of 50 ambulances, MOAS has saved 50,000 lives and treated over 30,000 patients through its Mobile Medical Unit, in collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities Latvia, offering critical care to communities cut off from healthcare services.
MOAS also operates in Malta with several initiatives aimed at assisting migrant communities through educational and integration projects.
MOAS has the ECOSOC consultative status and is a member of the Malta Refugee Council.
