As we celebrate Black History Month and this year’s theme, ‘Saluting our Sisters’, it’s an excellent opportunity to celebrate the contributions of remarkable individuals who have made a significant impact on global health. Humanitarian Awards Global published a list highlighting the 100 Most Influential Change Makers...
We are looking forward to celebrating the birth of Christ with the family of Mercy Ships, including the crew and their families and friends, our supporters, UK speakers, former ship crew and others. We really hope that you are able to attend our candlelit carol...
It is with great sadness that we share that Dr Keith Thomson, a British anaesthetist and long-time Mercy Ships volunteer, passed away on 19th April. A man of great passion and generosity of spirit, Dr Keith dedicated himself to improving medical and surgical care in...
Mercy Ships founder Don Stephens has been presented a Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening of the GE7 African Visionary Leaders Summit in Washington DC by African dignitaries. The award was presented by Egypt’s Minister of International Co-operation of Government Rania Al-Mashat on Sunday (11th). Earlier...
I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season with your loved ones. I’m Dr Leo Cheng, a consultant surgeon and Trustee of Mercy Ships UK. As a regular volunteer onboard our hospital ships for 20 years, I am humbled and blessed to see first-hand the...
A marine engineer instrumental in building and developing hospital ships that have transformed thousands of lives has been awarded an honorary doctorate by a Scottish university. Jim Paterson, Marine Executive Consultant for international charity Mercy Ships, was recognised with a Doctor of Engineering by Glasgow Caledonian...
Many of you may be eagerly anticipating the end of 2022. It has certainly been a challenging year. But one thing that has not changed is the importance of Giving Tuesday: an international day of charitable giving following Black Friday. This year Giving Tuesday is...
Teaching someone to fish: the false dichotomy of relief and development By Dr Mark Shrime You know that phrase, “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, you feed him for life”? Yeah, I hate that phrase; it creates a...
Mercy Ships has a long-lasting history reaching back more than 20 years with the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Next year, the organisation will add an exciting next chapter to this story. Upon invitation by the government of Sierra Leone, Mercy Ships is pleased...
A 71-year-old Cirencester grandmother has completed the London Marathon for Mercy Ships, saying she enjoyed it “every step of the way”. Reverend Angie Austin from Somerford Keynes completed the 26.2 mile course in 7 hours 19 minutes fuelled by jelly sweets and support from her grandson...
Young at heart nurse and priest in marathon mission. A 71-year-old Cirencester grandmother is set to run the London Marathon to help bring life-saving surgery to the world’s poorest nations. Young at heart Reverend Angie Austin from Somerford Keynes has no plans to retire and is just...
A Dutch runner is training hard for the London Marathon to raise funds for Mercy Ships. Marc Soffree, who works as a charterer for shipping company Iver Ships BV, supports the charity but was galvanised to do more after visiting the Global Mercy while it was...
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She led a life of faith and hope, inspiring countless people through her seven decades of unwavering service and leadership. We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to our International Patron, HRH The...
Mercy Ships is a faith-based international charity that deploys hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world, delivering free, life-saving healthcare to the people who need it most. PROPELme is a lifestyle platform that aims to ‘revolutionise seafarers’ lives at sea’...
A nurse from Belfast City Hospital is cycling 89 miles around the largest lake in the British Isles to raise funds for Mercy Ships after being inspired by her daughter. Grandmother of three, Nina Bleakley, from Portadown, will be pedalling her way around Lough Neagh in...