In my new role as Ambassador for Mercy Ships, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some truly remarkable people who support our mission. Time and time again, I’ve found myself thinking, “You absolutely have to meet this other supporter I just spoke with!” I’ve always...
Three-year-old Marion’s smile, spirit, and energy light up every room she enters. Vibrant, playful, and full of life, she's the kind of child who makes instant friends and gives warm hugs. "Marion is a playful little girl who is very friendly. She's adorable," shared...
Across Africa, many children face life-threatening conditions that require urgent surgery, but access to the necessary medical care remains limited. Conditions such as congenital anomalies, traumatic injuries, and chronic illnesses could be managed or cured with the...
When Armane was born, the birth attendants helping his mother, Roseline, hesitated to give him to her. Instead, they tried to hide Armane's face from her. Roseline was in a rice field, far from a hospital and the labour had been long, “I had complications during his...
At just 2 years old, Kim Anna Kronester moved from Germany and spent her childhood living on hospital ships with international charity, Mercy Ships. Her parents felt called to volunteer for the faith-based charity, which provides life-changing surgeries to those who...
In the halls of Université Mohammed VI des Sciences de la Santé (UM6SS) in Casablanca, Morocco, there’s an unmistakable energy. Many of the leading deans, program directors, and faculty from across Africa have gathered for a historic occasion. They met in Morocco for...