media inquiries

Welcome to the Mercy Ships Press Room. This section of the site is aimed at journalists, photographers and other members of the media interested in our work. Mercy Ships is pleased to share our story of hope and healing with the world. For more information, contact:

(USA)
U.S. Public Relations Coordinator, Mercy Ships
Tel: (903) 939-7000
Email: [email protected]

(International)
Diane Rickard
International Media Manager, Mercy Ships
Email: [email protected]

Video Resources

 

To download broadcast quality clips of the b-roll shown above, go to mercyships.box.com/generalbroll

fact sheets

Man works on farm with soil in his handAgriculture facts

Our Food for Life program helps stop hunger in developing nations

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African woman celebrates after having obstetric fistula surgeryObstetric Fistula facts

A devastating pregnancy-related disability that can be repaired—and prevented

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Volunteer dental staff looks at an African child's teethOral health facts

Programs to help the dental and oral diseases people face in developing nations

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African child testing vision after cataract surgeryOphthalmic facts

How we help the blind and visually impaired in developing nations

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Surgeon operates on a small child's footSurgery facts

Why the need is so extreme, and how we bring hope and healing

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African child smiles and gives thumbs up onboard shipValues facts

The situation, our mission, vision and values

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Volunteer Mercy Ships nurse laughs with African patientMercy Ships facts

Fundamental information about our organization, programs and ships

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Africa Mercy hospital ship in portAfrica Mercy facts

Details about our floating hospital ship and its facilities and features

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Endorsements & testimonials

Desmond Tutu endorses the work of Mercy Ships

our endorsements 

Our partners

Partners

our partners 

 

Press Releases

On World Oral Health Day, Mercy Ships Recognizes Woodbury Dentist’s Contribution to Dental Professionals in Guinea, Mar, 19

Dr. David Ugai leads Mercy Ships dental team in Guinea teaching 13 dentists and 41 dental students while also providing care to nearly 6,000 patients Garden Valley, TX, March 20, 2019: On World Oral Health Day, Mercy Ships recognizes lead dentist Dr. David Ugai, a volunteer from Woodbury, MN, for his commitment and dedication to … Continued

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Feb
05
Parker Family Receives Daily Point of Light Award for Work with Mercy Ships
Sep
27
World Maritime Day marks 40 years of sailing for Mercy Ships