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Mercy Ships Patient Stories
Back to school. Better than ever.
Sekouba is a happy, kind, and smart child, but a large tumor growing in his mouth kept others from seeing him for who...
Hope for Houleye
Houleye was born with a tumor on her neck that grew larger and more dangerous as she grew older. Her condition not only...
Memories of Mercy: Gisele’s Story
The month of May is dedicated to Women’s Health and is a time set aside to focus on health issues facing women worldwide. One women’s health...
No Child Should Walk Alone
Satou is a strong-willed and happy child, but her windswept legs caused many in her community to reject her...
Memories of Mercy: Toffa’s Story
For many people in developed countries, the growth of cataracts clouding their vision means a trip to the ophthalmologist and outpatient surgery....
Memories of Mercy: Emmanoel’s Story
It’s been over 40 years since our mission of hope and healing was launched with a simple dream, but since then, thousands of people have received...
Memories of Mercy: Lucrech’s Story
In 2013 Mercy Ships served off the coast of the Republic of Congo. During the Africa Mercy's 10-month stay in the port of Pointe Noire, Republic...
A Smile Repaired. A Life Restored.
Aminata was born with a cleft lip, and other kids would make fun of the sway she spoke and ate. She became withdrawn...
A Journey From Pain to Promise
When Diacko was a baby, others in his village would regularly stop his mother, Youma, just to tell her how beautiful he was. Then, when he turned...
A Triumphant Homecoming for Diacko
When Diacko was a baby, others in his village would regularly stop his mother, Youma, just to tell her how beautiful he was...
Memories of Mercy: Noely’s Story
For over 40 years, Mercy Ships volunteers and supporters have worked endlessly to provide safe, quality medical care to those who need it most....
Healing for Houleye
Khadiatou watches her 5-year-old niece having fun with her friends. The little girl beams as she chases the other...
Healing Birane’s Smile
Birane was born with a cleft lip that made it difficult to eat and speak properly — and harder to express the joyful spirit...
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...
Double the Hope this Giving Tuesday
Thanks to a matching gift, all donations this Giving Tuesday will double in impact to provide life-changing surgeries...
