“Thank You” is an ordinary expression of appreciation. And one we hear often at Mercy Ships.  

Obstetric fistula is a terrible condition that impacts many women in sub-Saharan Africa. 

It is a big step of faith to volunteer to serve others in developing countries and live on board a hospital ship. 

With so many crew members on board our hospital ships often look like small cities.

Edith wanted to be a part of God’s work through Mercy Ships.

Four little boys from different areas of Guinea boarded the Africa Mercy in the same week. They all suffered from the same conditions.

One Sunday, patients and crew gathered for a church service. During an open time of sharing, one man walked forward to speak.

A volunteer from the Netherlands works in the communications department on board the Global Mercy.

A volunteer Mercy Ships surgeon describes the transformation of a patient who as a young girl received surgery on board our hospital ship.

Volunteering on board our hospital ship is an exciting experience.  But it can be a little intimidating at first.