We’re pleased to share that long-time Mercy Ships volunteers Gary and Susan Parker and their children, Carys and Wesley, have received the Daily Point of Light Award today for their decades of service on our hospital ship. The Daily Point of Light Award, created by George...
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, where there are just three...
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 minute to read, and is...
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 will feature Kirstie Randall, a...
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 service in Guinea to our...
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 Monrovia for 10 months, providing...
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 on our conversation reminds me...
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 make a direct financial contribution...
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 about – joining hands with...
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 strengthen surgical care delivery systems. It...
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 and was met by the...