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...
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 300 notes from supporters for...
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 founder, Don Stephens, corporate supporters,...
The glittering event, held at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, was attended by the charity’s founder, Don Stephens, corporate supporters, individual donors, Mercy Ships volunteers and TV presenter JB Gill. Guests were treated to a presentation from Mr Stephens, who established Mercy Ships in 1978...
