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...
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 25 July and finished at...
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 to 40 degrees Celsius as...
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 25-29 July, and they will...