Bonjour! It’s French Language Day, a day to reflect on the official language in most of the countries Mercy Ships works with. Volunteer Alexandra Klauke, known as “Miss Alex”, explains the value of learning someone’s language. As a native French speaker, Alexandra taught French to primary...
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating just a few of the women who, despite overwhelming odds, have held onto hope that a brighter future is possible for their families. Many of the stories of transformation begin the same way, with a woman who refuses to accept...
The Mercy Ships medical capacity building program creates an invaluable opportunity to partner with government officials and local surgeons in the countries we visit. For more than 30 years, Mercy Ships has collaborated with some of the most driven, dedicated, and talented healthcare professionals across...
Q: What originally led you to become a volunteer with Mercy Ships? Kathryn: I attended Spring Harvest in Harrogate in the Easter of 2018 and this is where I first heard about Mercy Ships. I did not think that I could volunteer as I am not...
Our Heroes of Healthcare series features incredible medical professionals spanning the continent of Africa. From Benin’s first Reconstructive surgeon to an inspiring biomedical engineer technician, this series highlights the outstanding men and women who are changing the healthcare landscape in their countries. Today, we bring you...
Through the medical capacity building programme, Mercy Ships works hand-in-hand with partnering nations and local medical professionals to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure in Africa – and has been doing so for almost 30 years. In that time, Mercy Ships has been introduced to countless talented...
Many of you may be eagerly anticipating the end of 2020. We all know that this December may be very different from the usual. But one thing that has not changed is the importance of Giving Tuesday: an international day of charitable giving following Black...
Mercy Ships UK is delighted to announce it has appointed Joanne Balaam as its new Executive Director. Joanne’s appointment comes as the charity looks to the future and prepares to unveil big plans that will ensure it reaches more people affected by the global surgery crisis. Joanne...
Over 18 million people die each year due to lack of surgical care; Mercy Ships builds a response to this world problem for the future October 6, 2020 – Today, Mercy Ships announced a first look at the construction of the world’s largest charity hospital ship...
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 Frontières UK, who won the award. Our #ChangeTheOdds generated awareness about the global surgery crisis, the work of...
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 incredible stories of lives changed by Mercy Ships in the poorest African nations. Darren and...
