Stories
Stories
Mercy Ships Stories of Hope and Healing
Make Your Mark: Harmen and Marijke’s Story
Living out a Dream Three years ago, while at their home in the Netherlands, Harmen turned to his wife and asked...
What is a Mission Trip?
Hudson Taylor once said, “God isn't looking for people of great faith, but for individuals ready to follow Him.”...
A Sight to See – Dr. Wodomé Leads a Legacy of Healing
"I used to say, 'If you give someone fish to eat, you feed him for a day. If you teach him to fish, you feed him...
Make Your Mark: A Picture-Perfect Team
Emily Frazier Makes Her Mark If there’s one person who knows the kind of adaptability it takes to be a Mercy Ships...
Reaching for a New Life
Gamai grew more and more aware that she was not like other children. She wanted to play, to go to school...
World Teacher Day
One of the greatest gifts anyone can be given is an education. Thanks to the incredible teachers throughout the...
Making a Hospital Ship Home: Clementine Tengue’s Story
“Togo is my country, but Mercy Ships is my home.” It was a conversation with her pastor, all the way back in 1995,...
Celebrating our Seafarers on World Maritime Day
Every year, people around the world celebrate World Maritime Day. In honor of this day, join us in shining a...
Sarah and Ian’s “Love Boat” Story
Ian and Sarah Graham didn’t come onboard expecting that volunteering would change their lives. In fact, this young...
Leaving an Impactful Legacy
For many of the world's suffering poor, medical care and surgery are beyond their reach. According to the Lancet...
Mercy Ships at Work in Africa Today
While we are preparing the Africa Mercy® and the Global Mercy® to help many more people, we continue to serve,...
Make Your Mark: The Cole Family
Longtime volunteers Andy and Brenda Cole, have always seen serving with Mercy Ships as a family affair. The Cole’s...
World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship, the Global Mercy®, to Arrive Soon in Antwerp
The Global Mercy®, the newly built ship of Mercy Ships, completed its journey through the Suez Canal free of charge...
Transforming Lives in their Own Countries: Meet the Mercy Ships Local Crew
As a volunteer-based organization, it’s no secret that our crewmembers come from around the world to serve. But you...
Djimby’s Long Journey to Healing
Djimby may be small, but she is one fierce fighter. The 6-year-old’s strong will and independence...