"Because of this sickness, my life went to zero." 

We are excited to announce that the Global Mercy is back in Sierra Leone. The crew welcomed the first patient just two weeks ago. 

From the moment she was accepted for surgery and stepped on board the ship, she could not hide her smile. 

She shuddered at the sight of her newborn daughter... 

He was determined to finish his schooling...

Aminata daily sold her cloth in the city to make money to buy food.

Ibrahima was 16 years old when his cleft lip and palate caused him to fight back against other children calling him names.

Vincent and Ariel were 6-year-old twin brothers, both born with severely crossed eyes. 

For at least 10 years, Roger suffered from an ever-expanding tumor on his chin. 

Sahr and his buddy sat with their legs in casts, smiling and laughing.