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Mercy Ships Stories of Hope and Healing
A Time of Gratitude: The Digital September Newsletter
The year 2020 has certainly been a historical one. Countries worldwide have faced new challenges, and healthcare...
Mercy Ships Announces the Global Mercy™, World’s Largest NGO Hospital Ship
Over 16 million people die each year due to lack of surgical care; Mercy Ships builds a response to this world problem for the future...
A New Ship: Announcing the Global Mercy™
The world’s largest civilian hospital ship designed to double the hope, double the healing. The dream was born long...
An Unshakable Smile: Saliou’s Story
Saliou was too young to realize that he was different. At 2 years old, the little boy had no idea that his cleft lip set him...
Back to School – On the Water?
As millions of students and educators around the world prepare to begin classes again this fall, many will be faced...
Celebrating 25+ Years of Hope and Healing
For the last 25 years, BD and Mercy Ships have partnered together to provide life-changing surgeries to those in...
A Day in the Life of Captain Perez
When Taylor Perez unexpectedly docked his cable vessel in Hawaii and joined the Mercy Ships crew for lunch on...
The Power of Partnership: Thank you!
We are so very thankful for our generous partners whose support is vital to completing our mission of bringing hope...
Seatrade Cruise Virtual Event: Shaping the Cruise Industry for a Sustainable Future
“The cruise industry utilizes ships to create memories and serve the needs of their passengers. For over 42 years,...
The Hope of Healing: Observing #InternationalDayofCharity
We all know what shame is and how pain feels. But compassion and mercy connect us as people. Tomorrow the world...
Her Dreams Interrupted: Gnilane’s Story
When she was 15 years old, a small lump appeared on Gnilane’s face. Thinking it would one day go away, she didn’t let it dim her passion...
Teaching to Heal: A Volunteer Story
Imagine a child whose life has been spent in shadows and darkness because of a simple cataract. For most people in...
A Closer Look: Serving Onboard the Africa Mercy®
A couple common questions we get from those interested in volunteering with us focuses on the safety of our crew....
An Experience of a Lifetime: Academy Students Participate in Work Experience Program
What do you want to be when you grow up? For so many young people, this daunting question fills them with fear. But...
Hope Shines Through
When she was just a baby, her parents noticed a small lump growing above her left eye. By the time she was 5 years old...