The arrival of our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, in the port of Tamatave coincided with Madagascar's celebration of the "Year of the Volunteer." 

It was Mercy Ships patient selection in Africa. Fifteen-year-old Mtombomzi sat alone, with her head bowed. 

Mercy Ships operating room nurse Jen Peterschmidt shares what she loves most about working onboard the Africa Mercy.

Michelle is an operating room nurse onboard our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. She wanted to use her skill for missions but was afraid she wasn’t the right age.

Our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, contains over 400 volunteers with diverse skillsets. Listen: 

Recently a creative crew member described what she calls “ward warriors.”  

Two women, Sophie and Auriette, sat in the ward onboard our hospital ship and shared stories about their children with a crew member.

She had an “X” instead of a first name. Mercy Ships volunteer nurse Sue Clynes checked the medical notes. It was true.  

Parents want the best for their children.  But what if they can’t afford even basic healthcare? Three-year-old Romino’s parents were facing that very question.  Romino’s legs were terribly misshapen.  

One day, Nurse Noel Grant was working at her desk on our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, when she had an unexpected visitor!