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.
There isn’t much that frightens four-year-old Tresor. He isn’t scared of monsters under his bed or dragons in the cupboard. But today little Tresor is scared.
But then you stepped in. Find out what happened next here.
See his story
When Dr Patricia Eyoup Sen first stepped onboard the Africa Mercy, she had never participated in surgery before. Today she is a leading ophthalmic surgeon who helps thousands of patients every year in...
27 April, 2021
Babies and children suffering from malnutrition make up so many patients treated by Mercy Ships and its partners in Africa. Lack of appropriate nutrition in their early development results in weakened...
22 April, 2021
A commemorative reflection from Mercy Ships Chairman Henry Clarke Mercy Ships Chairman Henry Clarke has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, for his infectious enthusiasm and for his commitment to s...
17 April, 2021