Stories of hope & healing.

We love to share our stories of hope and healing to all. Our patient and volunteer stories will give an inside look at the Mercy Ships mission.

Amara struggled from knock-knee, keeping him from walking without pain.
August 1, 2026
Meet Amara

From an early age, it was clear that something was different about Amara. He was born with a condition called Genu Valgum, commonly known as “knock-knee.” As he grew, his …
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Volunteer Stories

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October 12, 2025
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September 22, 2025
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October 27, 2025
A Trailblazer Bringing Hope to Children

Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide’s Story Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide is no stranger to forging new paths. A brilliant pediatric surgeon from Nigeria, she made Mercy Ships history on the Global Mercy in …
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Many volunteers consider the Global Mercy a home away from home. For Hillary, it’s a platform to use her skills as a nurse to bring hope and healing.
August 5, 2026
A Nurse Driven by Compassion

Hillary’s Inspiring Journey as a Nurse with Mercy Ships “It feels surreal that I’m part of an organization that is going to help my own people.”  Hillary Acheampong, a Ghanaian …
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So much hope to give and so many ways to give it. Get involved with Mercy Ships to start spreading hope.