This Mother’s Day, many of us will show our love with flowers, cards, or breakfast in bed.

There’s an imaginary line down the middle of Delamou’s face.

What would it take you to uproot your life and live on a ship for three years?

Imagine being a child who can’t run, can’t play, can’t walk without pain.

Every step was painful for Assiatou.

Marie was just 15 years old when a painful lump began growing in her throat.

Since 1978, Mercy Ships has been changing lives in the world’s most underserved nations.

Ayla traveled from Australia to Africa searching for adventure — but she found something far greater instead.

What happens when one life-changing opportunity sets the course for hundreds more?

There’s nothing more powerful than witnessing healing on board our Mercy Ships — especially when it’s your own mother!