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Celebrating International Volunteer Day
In 1985, International Volunteer Day (IVD) was mandated by the General Assembly of the United Nations and has been...
Thank You for Giving Hope
THANK YOU for giving hope this #GivingTuesday! We are so thankful for our friends and partners who participated...
Giving the Gift of Hope
December 1st will be the 8th annual Giving Tuesday — a worldwide movement following Black Friday and Cyber Monday....
Building the World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship
A Question and Answer session with the man leading the Global Mercy to completion, furthering Mercy Ships' mission...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
International Day of Friendship
Living onboard a hospital ship is a unique experience for our volunteers. Whether serving in the hospital or in...