Simon and his wife were so excited to buy a house in Sweden. They had been saving up for a long time and dreamed of being homeowners soon. 

Cecile sat in the front row of her church, surrounded by her daughters. On her face was a look of pure joy, a smile she thought she had long lost.

61 years ago, four words irrevocably changed the future of our nation: “I have a dream.”

Have you ever felt like you were seeing double?

On board our ship, identical twin nurses Ruth and Tabea Nusser often have patients rubbing their eyes in disbelief!

An important part of Mercy Ships’ mission is providing free, safe surgery in Africa. But what happens when physical healing isn’t possible?

In the areas Mercy Ships serves, we are often faced with unique ways of thinking. Some are refreshing… and others are heartbreaking.

One-week-old Romeo was one of the youngest patients ever to board the Africa Mercy.

Our ships are vessels for hope and healing. But without YOU, they would be empty. Today, we want to take a moment and pray over you, our friend. Join us!

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”

Every act of kindness, every moment of service, and every gift shared through Mercy Ships carries eternal significance. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25:40, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."