Around 65 volunteers from the UK and Ireland will be volunteering onboard the Global Mercy, which has now docked in freetown, Sierra Leone in response to an invitation from the country’s president, Julius Maada Bio. It is the sixth time Mercy Ships has partnered with the...
The critical need for surgical care in David Kpakiwa’s home country of Sierra Leone could not be more tangible to him. His knowledge is based on his own painful first-hand experience. “When I was a kid, my mum got sick and she needed surgery,” he said....
In this compelling new documentary, come on a tour of our newest purpose-built hospital ship, the Global Mercy. You’ll meet our inspiring crew and get a glimpse into the experience of our first patients stepping onboard. Watch this stunning documentary, made with TBN Christian TV, and...
The world’s largest charity hospital ship – the Global Mercy – has arrived in West Africa on 14th February and is preparing to deliver its first surgeries onboard. The newly built vessel from Mercy Ships will provide free, safe surgery and medical care to some...
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...
Mercy Ships founder Don Stephens presented with prestigious award MEDICAL training has begun onboard the world’s largest civilian hospital ship – the Global Mercy – just days after the brand-new ship arrived in Senegal for its first African mission. Built by international aid charity Mercy Ships, the...
HRH The Princess Royal became Patron of Mercy Ships International in 2021, and today commemorated the launch of the charity’s new hospital ship, the Global Mercy. She travelled to Rotterdam today to meet Medical & Maritime volunteers who are preparing to sail to Africa...
Two governments have generously waived the charge for the Global Mercy to pass through Suez Canal meaning thousands of extra lives can be saved in Africa. The world’s largest charity hospital ship and the newest in the Mercy Ships fleet is currently on its way to...
We are delighted to announce that the Global Mercy has now completed deep water sea trials, one of the final milestones in the countdown towards the hospital ship’s delivery, equipping, maiden voyage and launch into service to sub-Saharan Africa in 2022....
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...
Whether you partner with Mercy Ships through prayer, financial support or as a volunteer, you are a vital part of our family. Your dedication and generosity have provided free, life-changing surgeries to people in need for more than 40 years. During this time of stress and...
The global COVID-19 situation has made it impossible for us to continue to carry out our surgical programmes to the required standards while protecting against the possible spread of the virus. Therefore, in line with the measures taken by the President of Senegal and in...
The evolving situation of COVID-19, highlighted by the WHO as a pandemic and the increasing travel restrictions applied by several countries, have made it impossible for Mercy Ships to continue to carry out its programs to the required standards while protecting against the possible spread...
The current situation of COVID-19, highlighted by the W.H.O.'s announcement of the designation of COVID-19 as a pandemic and the increasing travel restrictions applied by several countries, have made it increasingly difficult for Mercy Ships to continue to carry out its programs to the required...
DAKAR SENEGAL, August 15, 2019 - This month marks the second time that the Port of Dakar has welcomed a Mercy Ship to its shore. This time it is the Africa Mercy – the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship. In response to an invitation from the...