Medical volunteer projects in Africa offer Australians a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the healthcare needs of underserved communities. Mercy Ships, a non-profit organisation, operates hospital ships that provide essential healthcare services to...

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How to Support Children’s Surgical Programs in Africa with Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships is a global nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing life-saving medical care to underserved communities in Africa, with a special focus on children’s surgical programs. Through its hospital ships, Mercy Ships delivers essential healthcare and...
Considering How to Find the Right African Charity to Donate to from Australia?
Charity work plays a vital role in addressing global healthcare gaps, especially in underserved African communities. With a strong culture of generosity, Australians are increasingly supporting international causes that deliver real, lasting change. Mercy Ships...
How to Become an International Medical Volunteer Nurse & Travel Abroad with Mercy Ships
Becoming an international medical volunteer nurse offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to use your nursing skills in global healthcare. It allows you to provide crucial medical care to underserved populations, travel abroad, and immerse yourself in different...
From Grief to Purpose: Betty Koker’s Inspiring Journey in Nursing
A Childhood Tragedy Sparks a Lifelong Mission Betty Koker’s journey into nursing began with a profound personal loss. “I lost my mum… she died after giving birth,” Betty said, her voice steady. “According to my dad, it was due to the negligence of the nurses. From...
Tera: The Boy Who Longed to Belong
Fourteen-year-old Tera lives in a fishing village on the outskirts of Manakara, in southeast Madagascar. In his close-knit community, homes are built from parts of the traveller’s tree – branches form the walls, the trunk is used for flooring, and leaves make up the...