Saatchi Exhibition

A series of exclusive images from onboard the world’s largest charity hospital were exhibited at Saatchi & Saatchi Design last night as part of the celebrations to mark the 30th Anniversary of Mercy Ships.

Tim Cole, Head of Photography at Saatchi and Saatchi Design, visited the ship last month where he captured truly life-changing moments of patients being treated onboard, as well as the daily life of the volunteer crew living on the Africa Mercy. 

The specially-converted Africa Mercy is staffed by more than 400 volunteer crew from around the world and is currently providing free medical and humanitarian services in war torn Liberia.  

The exhibition was unveiled at a special reception last night (25th November) at Saatchi & Saatchi Design in London and guests included business leaders, politicians, charity workers and supporters of Mercy Ships.

Tim Cole, Head of Photography at Saatchi and Saatchi Design said: “It was a privilege to visit the Africa Mercy.  It is an eye opening, humbling experience to see so many people dedicating  their lives to help others.

“I was able to capture some astonishing moments that really tell the story of Mercy Ships and how they are helping the people of Africa.   There has been much sadness in Liberia but the patients I met on the Africa Mercy were full of hope for the future and I was lucky enough to be able to capture so many of their emotions.”

Judy Polkinhorn, Executive Director of Mercy Ships UK said:  “Tim Cole is a fantastic and talented photographer and we were thrilled that he wanted to be involved in sharing Mercy Ships with others." 

To order prints from the exhibition, please click here and return the completed form to Mercy Ships.