Kirsten volunteers as an ICU nurse onboard our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. She was frustrated because her patient, Victoria, rarely smiled, never spoke, and kept her face turned to the wall most of the day. 

Christel Echu is a screening nurse onboard our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy.  She was asked what keeps her going. 

Clarence was an 81-year-old Army veteran who was battling cancer.  His cupboards were empty, and he was hungry. 

It was Sunday morning in the hospital chapel onboard our hospital ship. The church service was underway, and the African music was lively.  

Dr. Paul Brand grew up in India as the son of missionary parents. He studied in England to become an orthopedic surgeon. 

Mercy Ships volunteers visited an elderly woman who was dying of cancer. They found her lying on a mat on the floor of her house. 

Morrie Boogaart passed away on February 9, 2018, at the age of 93.  He was known as the Hat Man because he made hats for the homeless for 15 years. 

It takes courage for some of our patients to come to our hospital ship for help. Many have spent years suffering due to lack of any health care. 

Bill Wallace was a missionary doctor in China in 1935. He was known as a kind man and a committed servant of Christ.

Windsor volunteers onboard our hospital ship in the Communications Department. She describes how someone showed appreciation for the crewmembers.