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.

One-week-old Romeo was one of the youngest patients ever to board the Africa Mercy.

Our ships are vessels for hope and healing. But without YOU, they would be empty. Today, we want to take a moment and pray over you, our friend. Join us!

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”

Every act of kindness, every moment of service, and every gift shared through Mercy Ships carries eternal significance. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25:40, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Manty discovered a bump on her neck years ago. Thankfully, she found a surgeon in her country to remove it. But then it returned… this time growing even bigger.

Sena’s name means “God’s gift,” a beautiful reflection of her family’s unwavering faith. Despite being born with a severe facial birth defect that enlarged her jaw, her family prayed and trusted in God’s plan.

Mercy Ships’ volunteers bring free, life-changing surgery to children struggling with cleft lips. These patients face challenges in eating, speaking, and even how they see themselves.