Your teenager or school leaver comes home one day and tells you they want to volunteer overseas. Specifically, they want to spend months aboard a hospital ship in West Africa, performing skilled work in some of the world's most medically underserved communities. Your...
Dakar, Senegal – 27 February 2026 Dr. Michelle White, CEO of Mercy Ships, met this week with His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, at the Presidential Palace in Dakar to discuss the future of collaboration between Mercy Ships...
In today’s interconnected world, faith-based doctors and nurses are making a significant impact in global health missions. These healthcare professionals not only provide essential medical care but also serve a greater purpose by integrating spiritual support into...
Volunteering with Mercy Ships presents an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact on global health initiatives, particularly for individuals with a background in human resources. Mercy Ships operates hospital ships that bring vital medical care to communities...
Malnutrition remains a critical health challenge in West Africa, where millions of children and adults are severely affected by inadequate nutrition. In many regions, access to proper food, healthcare, and education is limited, leaving communities vulnerable to...
A Toothache That Changed Everything Life in the rice fields was simple and fulfilling for Theogette. She enjoyed the routine work, cared for her family, and embraced the daily rhythms of village life in Madagascar. But everything changed when she started to suffer...