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 her home country of Cameroon. This is her story...
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 bones and many of the orthopaedic conditions that cause huge...
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 see the younger generations thrive. Henry is a founding member of the Board...
An incredible new partnership is bringing high-quality care to children in African hospitals. Mercy Ships teamed up with CURE International, a faith-based health care network, and the partnership is proving a huge success....
World Health Day on April 7 marks the start of a global campaign by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that will strike a chord with every Mercy Ships supporter. Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone is at the very core...
Ly Cheick, a 24-year-old Guinean student, had a bright future ahead of him. However, he had one health problem — one that was getting worse over time. He had noticed a bump growing in his mouth that was becoming more...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
