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Healing in Madagascar: Muriella’s Journey of Hope

Healing in Madagascar: Muriella’s Journey of Hope

Nestled atop a hill with breathtaking views and strong gusts of wind is a village in the heart of Madagascar. Just a six-hour drive from the capital of Antananarivo or Tana, where most of the island’s population live, the village is a sharp contrast to Tana – with...

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Passing on the Healing: Hawa’s Story

Passing on the Healing: Hawa’s Story

There was much excitement on board the Global Mercy™ recently as a young woman named Hawa climbed up the gangway.  Hawa, an aspiring nurse from Sierra Leone, had never set foot on this brand-new hospital ship. But she has walked this swaying path over the water...

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Assiatou’s First Steps

Assiatou’s First Steps

Assiatou leaned forward gingerly, pressing her foot to the ground — heel first, then the sole, until even her toes were flat on the hospital floor. She shuffled forward carefully before a smile broke out across her face. It was only a tiny movement, but for the...

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Valerie and Edith – Women’s Health Surgeries

Valerie and Edith – Women’s Health Surgeries

Imagine carrying the weight of a four kilogram tumour on the side of your face for over 25 years. Living a life of ridicule and shame. This is what happened to Valerie, as she lived everyday as if it was her last. Her heart broke even more when she discovered that a...

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