by pau | Nov 14, 2025 | Volunteers
Mercy Ships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to blend their faith with a desire to support those in need by serving as chaplains and pastoral care volunteers aboard hospital ships. These ships travel to developing countries, offering free medical care and...
by pau | Nov 10, 2025 | Blogs, Stories
In many African nations, access to specialised healthcare for children remains a significant challenge, particularly in remote areas where hospitals and trained medical staff are scarce. Mercy Ships addresses this issue through a unique model that combines...
by pau | Nov 7, 2025 | Donations
When you make a donation to a charity, it’s easy to imagine the good it will do, but have you ever considered where your donation actually goes? This blog will follow the journey of your donation from Australia to Africa, where it provides vital, life-saving...
by pau | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
When you think about making a difference in the world, volunteering as a carpenter or joiner on a Mercy Ship offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity. As a skilled tradesperson, you’ll use your expertise to help maintain the ships and contribute to building...
by pau | Oct 29, 2025 | Stories, Volunteers
Imagine a school playground where the backdrop isn’t gum trees and suburban fences, but the bustling energy of a West African port and the vast, blue expanse of the Atlantic. Here, the laughter of children from a dozen nations mingles with the distant hum of a working...
by Sue | Oct 27, 2025 | Medical, Volunteers
Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide is no stranger to forging new paths. A brilliant and daring paediatric surgeon from Nigeria, she made history on the Global Mercy™ in Sierra Leone as the first female African pediatric surgeon to volunteer with Mercy Ships. She’s a surgeon at...
by pau | Oct 24, 2025 | Volunteers
In the heart of Africa, where healthcare resources are often scarce, Mercy Ships offers a beacon of hope to individuals suffering from maxillofacial conditions. Through its hospital ships, the organisation provides life-changing plastic surgery and reconstructive...
by Sue | Oct 21, 2025 | Blogs, Stories
“Today we’re excited to begin shining a light on some of the incredible supporters who help make Mercy Ships’ work possible. Around the world, our mission is powered not only by our volunteer medical professionals and dedicated crew, but also by compassionate...
by pau | Oct 20, 2025 | Volunteers
In a world where millions lack access to basic healthcare, Christian volunteers are stepping forward to meet this urgent need. Mercy Ships offers a unique opportunity for these volunteers to combine their faith with service by providing free medical care through...
by Sue | Oct 20, 2025 | Children, Patients, Stories
Thirteen-year-old Mohamed is bold, bubbly, and charismatic. He is the eighth of nine children and comes from Koinadugu, a district in the northern province of Sierra Leone. His story is one of resilience and restoration. Mohamed was an active child who embraced all...
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