We help as many patients as possible during every field service. But sometimes it feels like we’re barely scratching the surface.

Our Mercy Ships Medical Team planned to knock on the door of every home in the small village.

Many of our volunteers, say goodbye to friends and family when they come to work with Mercy Ships. It’s an exciting time, but it can be challenging.

When young Haby came on board the Africa Mercy, her scars were severe. She had been so badly burned, her bottom lip had fused to her chest.

On his 18th birthday, Josh Salmon boarded a plane to volunteer with Mercy Ships. He had a strong desire to serve anywhere.

The house was dark when 5-year-old Leonie awoke from a deep sleep. She was confused and knocked over the kerosene lamp her parents had left as a nightlight.

Mercy Ships provides a range of life-changing surgeries on board our hospital ships. One specialty is maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Gary Parker, Mercy Ships’ maxillo-facial surgeon, is poised for work to begin. With a knife in hand, he is ready for the first incision.

Timely surgical care is essential for many of the children we see on board our hospital ships. Without it, small problems evolve into overwhelming conditions.

Cire celebrated his 20th birthday in an unusual way… being wheeled into an operating room on board a hospital ship.