Can you imagine being treated like an orphan — even though your parents were alive? For Daboibe, this was his heartbreaking reality. 

In the heart of every Mercy Ship, there are a few volunteers whose work stays behind the scenes… or rather, below deck!

Imagine being a mother and watching your child struggle with something you hoped would get better over time. This was Nattia’s reality. 

For years, Alex faced the effects of a life-threatening facial tumor. Once a vibrant teenager in Sierra Leone, he endured rejection and isolation as the tumor grew. Eventually, he was forced to leave school and the hobbies he loved.

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.