She's very beautiful. A phrase that once painted the world beautifully for young Elisabeth faded as a tumor grew on her jaw.

Our ward rang out with the sounds of healing. Amongst the noise sat a mother anxiously watching over her son.

For 20 years, Alphonsine lived with a goiter tumor that robbed her of mobility and breath. After her husband left and her hat-making business struggled, she felt hopeless.

We’d love to share some prayer requests with you today! Our dedicated crew on board the Africa Mercy are hard at work preparing for our departure from Madagascar.

Most 10-year-olds dream of exciting things — like becoming singers or athletes.

Doris’s legs looked different from other children her age. Instead of straight and strong, they grew slanted, causing her knees to meet in the middle. Limited by the care available where they lived, Doris and her mother Hawa had no idea she’d developed knock knees.

Mercy Ships has been around since 1978. That’s nearly 47 years filled with joyful moments!

Each surgery we perform is not just a medical procedure; it is a celebration of life, a restoration of hope, and a chance for new beginnings.

Imagine you created a fundraiser and raised thousands of dollars for surgery. You asked friends. You asked family. You even asked neighbors to help you raise enough.

From birth, Abass faced the hardships of living with a noticeable bump on his arm. As he grew older, the condition escalated. He was often teased and struggled to grasp objects or even put on his clothes. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

At Mercy Ships, we are thankful for many things. Today we wanted to “count our blessings” with you.