Adama is a Congolese refugee who came to the Africa Mercy.  After six months onboard and seven surgeries, she was like a member of the family. 

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. 

Our hospital ship includes an accredited academy, grades kindergarten through 12, for the children of the crew onboard.  Teacher Lisa Benner of Canada teaches French.  She describes her experience.

Keeping our volunteer crew safe is a huge priority.  That’s why we have a highly trained security team onboard our hospital ship. 

It was late on an icy winter night.  Mabel Chidiak was watching TV in her upstairs bedroom.  Her two daughters slept beside her.

Usually, people have an established career and then later choose to volunteer with Mercy Ships.

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

For our hospital ship to sail, it needs mariners.  But voluntary mariners are somewhat hard to find!  Isaac heard of a floating hospital, and it needed his skills, and he wanted to help.

The countries Mercy Ships serves have limited healthcare.  So, people suffer from conditions easily treated in developed countries—conditions like cleft lip.

One of the reasons volunteers love Mercy Ships is the wonderful variety of patients we meet.  Even if your job doesn’t directly involve patients, there are opportunities to get to know them.