You may know that Mercy Ships provides free surgery to those in need.

One day, a Mercy Ships nurse named Dieke was caring for a woman recovering on the ward.

Could you hold on to hope for six years, enduring pain and ridicule each day?

Soriba sat at the end of an empty hospital bed, his eyes fixed on the door.

Looking in the mirror is something most of us do without thinking.

Providing free surgery is at the heart of Mercy Ships' mission — but what happens when we come across conditions that surgery can't fix?

Hiding in the shadows is a lonely place to live.

Do you have plans for Father's Day on Sunday?

Sometimes, the greatest gifts we receive inspire us to give back in powerful ways.  

14-year-old Tera lives in a village that is rich in community.