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, Mercy Ships has been utilizing ships to create memories and transform the lives of those we serve in the developing world. It is our joint use of ships...
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 observes #InternationalDayofCharity, a day where we shift our focus onto the many people, organizations, and programs around the world created to bring hope...
Sus Sueños se Interrumpieron: La Historia de Gnilane
Cuando tenía 15 años, un pequeño bulto apareció en la cara de Gnilane. Pensando que un día se le pasaría, no dejó que eso disminuyera…
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 developed nations, a quick trip to the ophthalmologist would resolve this issue, but for those who have little to no access to quality healthcare, their...
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. Specifically, “is it safe to live onboard ships in African nations? What security measures are in place?” We think these are great questions! Mercy Ships...
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 for the children living onboard the Africa Mercy, the Mercy Ships Academy exists to help them answer it both by providing a quality Christian education...
La Esperanza Brilla
Cuando era sólo un bebé, sus padres notaron un pequeño bulto que crecía sobre su ojo izquierdo. Cuando tenía 5 años…
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…
