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...
by pau | Oct 17, 2025 | Donations
When we think about donating to charity, it’s easy to imagine providing food, shelter, or emergency medical care. However, one of the most impactful ways to contribute to global health is by donating for medical training. Mercy Ships, a maritime hospital charity,...
by pau | Oct 12, 2025 | General, Volunteers
International volunteering offers Australians a unique chance to make a real difference while experiencing different cultures and broadening their perspectives. It’s an exciting opportunity to contribute to global causes, gain new skills, and build lasting...
by Sue | Oct 12, 2025 | Blogs, Medical, Stories, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Before Frank Seibure ever put on scrubs or stepped on board a Mercy Ship, he was already on a mission to bring hope by advocating for human rights in his home country of Sierra Leone. However, after encountering Mercy Ships more than a decade ago, he decided to...
by pau | Oct 10, 2025 | Medical, Volunteers
Volunteering abroad as a nurse with Mercy Ships provides anaesthetist healthcare professionals the opportunity to make a significant impact in underserved communities. By joining this humanitarian mission, you not only advance your skills in anaesthesia but also...
by pau | Oct 6, 2025 | Stories
In the vast, unpredictable expanse of the world’s oceans, the Global Mercy stands as a beacon of hope. A groundbreaking creation by Mercy Ships, this state-of-the-art floating hospital is much more than a hospital ship, it is a self-contained medical city. Designed to...
by pau | Oct 3, 2025 | Medical, Volunteers
In today’s fast-paced, career-driven world, finding balance between work, personal growth, and the desire to give back to society can be a challenge. For healthcare professionals and employees across various industries, the idea of a career break for service...
by Sue | Oct 1, 2025 | Children, Patients, Stories, Women
By the time she turned 80, Marie Jeanne had endured more losses than most. Seven of her eight children had passed away. Her only living daughter, Germaine, farmed the fields and cared for her own daughter and granddaughter. While grief had shaped Marie Jeanne, it...
by pau | Sep 30, 2025 | Medical
Health systems in developing countries face a range of significant challenges, which severely impact their ability to provide effective and equitable healthcare. From inadequate healthcare infrastructure to limited financial resources, these challenges undermine...
by pau | Sep 26, 2025 | Stories
Mercy Ships has long been recognised as a transformative force in global healthcare, particularly in Africa. Through its fleet of hospital ships, it delivers essential medical care, life-saving surgeries, and most notably, medical education. Mercy Ships’...
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