Volunteers onboard our hospital ship often find the work environment pleasantly different from their home countries.

Eleven Syrian refugee women hesitantly stepped into the room. They were nervous, unsure of what to expect.

Nothing crosses language and cultural barriers quite like a smile — which our Mercy Ships dental team know very well. 

It’s the first day of 2020… Happy New Year! A good time to resolve to make a difference in the New Year. 

Birthdays are special celebrations—usually involving lots of gifts for the birthday honoree.

Ed Shepherd was born in 1927. During the Depression, hobos often knocked on the back door, and his mom invited them to eat with the family. 

I’d like to tell you about a Mercy Ships medical team which was working in a village in Guatemala. The Guatemalan navy assigned Aramando to accompany the team.

Patients onboard our hospital ship often suffer from physical disabilities made worse by the lack of medical care. 

The atmosphere onboard the Africa Mercy at Christmas is absolutely unique! Our crew members recall the fond memories of Christmas onboard the hospital ship for decades. 

Listen as a crew member describes a special type of Christmas cheer onboard our Africa Mercy hospital ship.