On Tuesday, 27 November, people around the world will open their hearts to help Mercy Ships for Giving Tuesday, the international day of charity that launches the Christmas season. Our hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, is currently docked in Conakry, Guinea,...
We are pleased to announce that the new book from our founder, Don Stephens, hits the book stands this Thursday. ‘A Daily Dose of Mercy’ contains 365 short daily devotions on the theme of mercy. Each day's reading will take about one...
We’re thrilled to announce that Mercy Ships will be featured on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal this month! This is a phenomenal opportunity for us to share the Mercy Ships story with more people, and we hope you’ll tune in. The programme...
Following on from our exciting news about our upcoming visit to Liberia in 2012 our Executive Director, Lea Milligan, spoke to UCB Radio’s Helen Price to explain what amazing work we have planned for the country. Listen to the interview here: From our current field...
We are delighted to announce that we have recently signed a protocol agreement with the Republic of Liberia, sealing a commitment that will bring life-changing medical care to the people of this nation in 2021. The Africa Mercy will dock in...
In April during Spring Harvest, I chatted with Sim Dendy of TBN UK as part of his new “Leading Edge” series looking at the everyday challenges facing Christian leaders. Now, as that interview is ready for broadcast on 24 October, reflecting...
Cargo Day, which is just one month away – on 3 October – calls on the shipping and trading community around the world to unite on a single day, and donate 50% of its commission on cargoes (Mercy Cargoes) or...
The agreement was signed in Dakar, Senegal, by WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti and Dr Peter Linz, International Chief Medical Officer of Mercy Ships. “This agreement epitomises what the Transformation Agenda in the African Region is all...
Mercy Ships signed a collaborative agreement with the World Health Organization in the African Region this week, to improve surgery and anaesthesia services in Africa. The agreement aims to increase access to surgical care, and build capacity of health workers to...
We are pleased to announce that the Africa Mercy has arrived at the Port of Conakry to start its fourth field service in the nation of Guinea. The ship sailed in to Conakry to the sound of singing, drums and an arrival ceremony...
The cyclists, many of whom had never taken on a challenge like this before, battled scorching temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius as they cycled through the French countryside. They began their epic journey in Crystal Palace on Wednesday...
A dozen cyclists rode from London to Paris in just four days last week to raise thousands of pounds for Mercy Ships. The cyclists, many of whom had never taken on a challenge like this before, battled scorching temperatures of up...
Our 12 incredible cyclists are about to take on the challenge of a lifetime - cycling from London to Paris to raise money for Mercy Ships. The riders will cycle for 300 miles from Crystal Palace to the Eiffel Tower from...
Before our 10-month field service in Cameroon ended in June, we asked Mercy Ships supporters to say “thank you” with a quick note that we could share with the crew members who made it possible. So far, we’ve received more than...
The Mercy Ships 40th anniversary summer ball was a huge success, raising more than £140,000 to help fund our medical programmes in Africa. The ball, which took place on 9 June at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, was attended by the charity’s...