On board a Mercy Ship, volunteer surgeon Dr. Gary had spent thousands of hours mentoring an African surgeon named James.

Did you know that July is Cleft Condition Awareness Month? 

What happens when the care you need simply doesn’t exist? 

Mariama’s children meant everything to her.

A good leader doesn’t walk ahead of their team, but alongside them.

Little Amara desperately needed medical help — but his condition made surgery very risky.  

You may know that Mercy Ships provides free surgery to those in need.

One day, a Mercy Ships nurse named Dieke was caring for a woman recovering on the ward. 

Could you hold on to hope for six years, enduring pain and ridicule each day?

Soriba sat at the end of an empty hospital bed, his eyes fixed on the door.