What does healing sound like?

During Mercy Ships’ field service in Sierra Leone, we welcomed more than 1500 patients for life-changing surgery.

A barber’s hands are his livelihood.

In a quiet hospital room on board a Mercy Ship, a mother holds her child’s hand.

You may have heard Mercy Ships’ slogan is “bringing hope and healing” — but what does that actually mean for those we serve?

On board a Mercy Ship, a man named Clifford came for free surgery to remove a tumor.

This is the story of Adama and her twin babies — where blindness met hope, and healing changed everything. 

17-year-old Sory kept his face completely covered, leaving only a small gap for one eye.

For many women, their wedding day is one of the best days of their life.

Sierra Leone is a beautiful country on the coast of West Africa, known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant culture.