Patient stories of hope
A Bigger World: Aicha’s StoryAicha’s larger-than-life curiosity was on display — just because she couldn’t see the world around her, didn’t mean she wasn’t already leaving her mark on it.
Read M'Mah Benessa's StoryA small lump became a dangerous tumor on M’Mah Benessa’s face. If left untreated, she could lose her sight, and her eye.
Read N'nady's StoryAs a young child, N’nady’s legs began painfully bending outward. By the time she was a teenager, she could barely walk.
Read Sekouba's StoryA growing tumor inside Sekouba's mouth impaired his breathing, then threatened his life.
Read Gamai’s StoryShe was just a toddler when painful burns all but destroyed her arms and dreams. All Gamai wanted was to be like other little girls.
Read Adama's StoryAdama was blind for nearly a year. She'd never seen her babies' faces. She thought this was her fate, forever.
Read Mafouidya's StoryMafoudiya felt invisible. It was hard to see past her deformity. Her cleft lip caused her emotional and physical pain.
Read Djazim's StoryDjazim developed a condition known as windswept legs. His exuberance diminished. His future was in danger.
Read Julienne's StoryJulienne’s bowed legs grew worse each year. So did the rejection, shame and isolation.
Read Pierre’s StoryWithout proper nutrition growing up, Pierre’s twisted, windswept legs threatened his future.
Read Salamatou and Mariama's StoryWhen poor nutrition caused a bone deformation in two sisters, their entire futures were threatened.
Read Edith's StoryWhen Edith was 7, a tumor started growing on her face—just like the giant one on her mother’s face.
Volunteer stories of mercy
Adventure of a lifetimeDenise never knew the opportunities she would discover volunteering with Mercy Ships.
40 years of healing the world's poor
Why we serve the poorMany of the world’s poor suffer or even die from easily treatable medical conditions.
From dream to realityDiscover the origins and history of our international humanitarian organization.
