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
We are honoured to announce that our #ChangeTheOdds campaign was a finalist at last night’s Purpose Awards. It was nominated for Best Fundraising Campaign. Huge congratulations to Médecins Sans ...
18 September, 2020
Last week, United Christian Broadcasters teamed up with Darren Richards and Ropa Rusere from Mercy Ships UK, to lay down a challenge to UCB’s generous listeners across the UK. Presenters shared incred...
14 September, 2020
The United Nations’ observance of the International Day of Charity has a special place in our hearts at Mercy Ships. This day, 5th September, commemorates the death of Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa has...
03 September, 2020