Empowered by your generosity, we send our hospital ships, crewed by selfless volunteer medical professionals, to people in dire need of medical care. Your donations are the driving force behind our mission.
Globally, 5 billion people lack access to safe surgery. Children and adults suffer and die every day from treatable causes, and 1 in 11 children will die before age 5.
Our hospital ships are staffed by a vibrant community of volunteers from around the world. From our surgeons, nurses, and therapists to our volunteer teachers, mechanics, and crew, everyone has a part to play. Join us as a volunteer and help bring state-of-the-art medical care to people in great need.
Our Mission
Adama, eye patient, at home after her surgery.
Your gift multiplies in impact to bring free life-changing surgery and improved healthcare to the world's forgotten poor.
Mercy Ships began our mission in 1978 to provide hope and healing to those in need. Each year, we send hospital ships filled with volunteer professionals who selflessly provide life-changing surgeries to children and adults who otherwise would go without. Together, we are saving lives.
Dr. Sarah Kwok-Pagé carries cleft patient, Saliou, on board. | Senegal
If you’ve always wanted to use your unique talent to transform lives and make your mark on the world, we’ve got an opportunity for you. The work of Mercy Ships impacts the lives of many — patients, families, and volunteers. Sharing your skills as a volunteer on board our hospital ships is a transformative experience that enables personal and professional growth. Join us.
Volunteer with us
Will Creene, radiology technician | Africa Mercy
Through surgical care, medical training, and infrastructure development, we impact millions. With your help, Mercy Ships is working to meet the overwhelming need for safe surgery worldwide.
Lives Impacted
Surgical Procedures
Professionals Trained
Annual Volunteers
Stories, Press Releases, & Blogs
Hillary’s Inspiring Journey as a Nurse with Mercy Ships “It feels surreal that I’m part of an organization that is going to help my own people.” Hillary Acheampong, a Ghanaian ...
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On Easter Sunday in Ghana, Charity was joined by her family as they sang and danced in the company of a jubilant congregation. Today, she’s a key member of this ...
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From an early age, it was clear that something was different about Amara. He was born with a condition called Genu Valgum, commonly known as “knock-knee.” As he grew, his ...
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Hillary’s Inspiring Journey as a Nurse with Mercy Ships “It feels surreal that I’m part of an organization that is going to help my own people.” Hillary Acheampong, a Ghanaian ...
Read more
On Easter Sunday in Ghana, Charity was joined by her family as they sang and danced in the company of a jubilant congregation. Today, she’s a key member of this ...
Read more
From an early age, it was clear that something was different about Amara. He was born with a condition called Genu Valgum, commonly known as “knock-knee.” As he grew, his ...
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