In low-income and lower-middle-income countries, nine out of ten people have no access to basic surgical care. Our charity hospital ships sail directly to these people to offer the medical care they need – for free.
The Mercy Ships crew of the Africa Mercy is led by a team of volunteers from up to 40 nations, all of whom give their time and expertise for free. Mercy Ships doesn’t just take doctors and nurses – we need all skills, we need your skills.
Since 1978, medical missions by Mercy Ships have worked with compassion in more than 56 nations, providing services worth over £1.2 billion that have helped more than 2.8 million people. Our current focus is on sub-Saharan Africa.
“I salute the vision and mission of Mercy Ships, and ask that you join me in supporting their noble work and contribute to make this world a better place.”
Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa
“To all the ladies and gentlemen on the ship, I express my sincere congratulations for such an unflinching commitment on the side of the most vulnerable and poorest of third-world countries.”
Matthieu Kérékou, Former President, Benin
Mercy Ships is known for providing free, world-class surgical care to people throughout West Africa while partnering with healthcare workers to provide training and mentorship. But did you know that M...
06 August, 2020
Thanks to a generous donor from Calder Investments, donations received before the 31st of August 2020 will be matched. This means that any donations made to help patients like Mariama will have double...
09 July, 2020
Eliphaz Essah is one of our dedicated crew members who has recently used his skills to help his community in Benin. Essah, who speaks ten languages (Ewe, Krio, Lingala, Fon, Mahi, Kotafon, Yoruba, Gou...
29 June, 2020