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Senegal Arrival Day
We are thrilled to be in beautiful Dakar, Senegal for the next ten months! Our dedicated volunteer crew are already hard at work, preparing for the many people whose lives will be impacted this field service. Learn more about our arrival – http://bit.ly/2OXotc6
Read MoreFreed from Shame – Aminata’s Story
Ousman was thrilled when he received a call from his sister saying that his niece had finally been born. However, that excitement quickly turned into heartache once he learned that baby Aminata was suffering from a cleft lip. When he heard the distress in his sister’s voice, Ousman felt desperate to help both her and her child.
Read MoreCelebrating a very important milestone!
As we celebrate the 100,000th surgical procedure onboard, we celebrate YOU! This milestone means that lives have been restored and nations have been strengthened, and YOUR support has helped make this possible!
Read MoreExperiencing “Mercy” through Virtual Reality
The film “Mercy” will make its world premiere at SXSW. The film features the international nonprofit Mercy Ships and was produced through the Oculus VR for Good Creators Lab program.
Read MoreThe Long Road to Healing
“I may grow another head if nothing is done to save me…” A newspaper headline in Liberia captured this cry for help from a 23-year-old girl named Fatu. A growth on her face was slowly suffocating her and causing significant pain — both physically and emotionally. “I’m always sad and lonely because most of my … Continued
Read MorePutting data to work.
Mercy Ships was recently chosen by Deloitte and Qlik as the benefitting nonprofit organization for the 2018 Deloitte Data Blitz. The challenge for the Deloitte Data Blitz, which was hosted by Deloitte in Washington D.C. last week, was to create a tool to help Mercy Ships determine the effectiveness and impact of the healthcare services they provide.
Read MoreStepping Into A Brighter Future
With her fluffy pink dress and shiny shoes, three-year-old Cecilia is an undisputed princess—and no one is prouder of this ray of sunshine than her father, Emmanuel. She’s brimming with delightful energy, and Emmanuel is always one step behind her, ready to help her in the right direction. But, until recently, Cecilia needed more help … Continued
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