Mercy Ships is a global nonprofit organization 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...

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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...
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...
“This Place Has Changed My Life”: Ayla’s Experience as a Volunteer Nurse in Africa with Mercy Ship
From Melbourne to Mercy Ships: A Nurse’s Journey Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Ayla always had an adventurous spirit and a passion for helping others. With 42 countries visited, her journey as a nurse took a transformative turn when she joined Mercy Ships—a...
Double the Care: Ruth and Tabea Nusser’s Mission of Healing
Identical Twin Nurses have Patients Seeing Double on Hospital Ship in Madagascar Identical twin nurses from Germany — who volunteer on board the Africa Mercy® and work together at the same hospital in Switzerland — often have patients thinking they are seeing double....
“Real Sacrificial Heart”: The Story of a Hospital Director
“From my own experience with Anna, I have a heart for the patients and their caregivers. I have been on side of not knowing whether my child would be able to have the right medical care.” It’s been almost two decades since Merryl Mackenzie, now 65 years old, began her...