Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernández has donated his yacht to Proactiva Open Arms (POA), a Spanish NGO dedicated to saving lives in the sea. Funds from the yacht which will be sold at a public auction will be used to help the refugees escaping from their native countries by boat.

“The Soccer Player Xavi Hernández Collaborates with Proactiva Open Arms with the donation of a recreational craft to be auctioned in the near future. Hew as introduced to our work a while ago and decided to donate his yacht to obtain more resources in order to ensure the permanence of the mission.

Thank you, Xavi, gestures like yours, will save many lives” POA wrote on Facebook.