Dahlia was finishing her second year of university when our hospital ship arrived in her country — Madagascar. 

We could not do our life-changing medical work without the help of translators.

Somaya was born with a cleft lip and palate. People told her mother to put the baby in an orphanage. 

For the past fifty years, Felisia had lived without something we all take for granted.

Using your skills to serve others is a great way to combine career and ministry. 

The children of our volunteer crew contribute so much joy to ship life.  

Mabouba came on board our hospital ship with a deadly tumor on her face. Years of struggling to eat left her weak, and her family worried if she would even survive.

Our volunteer crew often find unexpected connections. Deck Cadet and 3rd Mate James Meredith discovered that he and the Captain shared the same alma mater.

Finding activities that all the kids could enjoy was challenging for the orphanage’s two caretakers.

Mercy Ships provides free surgeries in poor countries. But we also mentor local doctors so people can receive help after our ship leaves.