Isatu's Story: For 17 years, Isatu has been plagued by the whispers of her  community who seem to only see the tumor on her face. When she was...

Physical and Emotional Suffering "What's that in your mouth?" asked friends and classmates. Eventually, curiosity turned into laughter and...

Aminata's Story: Ousman was thrilled when he received a call from his sister saying that his niece had finally been born. However, that...

Gamai grew more and more aware that she was not like other children. She wanted to play, to go to school, and even help her mother around the...

“I held my babies after they were born, and I couldn’t see their faces,” said Adama. “I thought this would last forever; that I would never know...

Smile and Confidence Restored. Mafoudiya’s mother heard about Mercy Ships and learned that the Africa Mercy was sailing into the capital of...

Mafoudiya's Story: ​When Mafoudiya was born, her mother, Mabinty, wasn’t able to fully enjoy her new baby girl’s bright eyes or sweet smile...

Fatu's Story: “I may grow another head if nothing is done to save me…” A newspaper headline in Liberia captured this cry for help from a...

Samory's Story: Samory never imagined that neglecting a toothache would result in a facial tumor that threatened to take away his dreams and...

Onboard the Africa Mercy, Djazim received life-changing nutrition, care, and physical and emotional healing. Caring staff even taught him a new song...

Assiatou's Story: Assiatou leaned forward gingerly, pressing her foot to the ground — heel first, then the sole, until even her toes were flat on...

Tresor’s Story: Tresor is a ten-year-old boy with an explosive laugh. He’s a cheeky prankster with a competitive spirit, and he’s completely...

Leocadie and her husband Edwige were filled with excitement when they found out they were expecting their fourth child. Leocadie was thrilled to...