Mercy Ships

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Mercy Ships is a global charity that has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978.
(2033)

Since 1978, Mercy Ships has provided services and materials in developing nations valued at over $1 billion, impacting about 2.61 million direct beneficiaries, with over 592 port visits in 55 developing nations and 18 developed nations. Volunteers and staff with Mercy Ships have:

- Performed more than 84,477 life-changing operations that are free to the patients such as cleft lip and palate, cataract removal, straightening of crossed eyes, orthopedic and facial reconstruction.

- Treated over 642,579 patients in village medical and dental clinics, educated about 39,684 local healthcare professionals/workers, who have in turn trained multiple thousands in primary health care in their areas of expertise (anesthesiology, midwifery, sterilization, orthopedic and reconstructive surgery, leadership).

- Completed over 1,100 community development projects focusing on water and sanitation, education, infrastructure development and agriculture.

Mercy Ships has over 1,200 volunteer crew a year from over 40 nations annually and has offices in 16 nations globally. Mercy Ships invites you to actively engage in our Facebook community to learn, comment, and share with other members. We ask that you help keep this a positive experience for our users and participate within our community guidelines.

10/23/2026

Every journey starts with someone saying “yes.”🚢

A yes to serving. A yes to using your skills in a new way. A yes to being part of something bigger than yourself.

Our volunteers make so much of this mission possible, and maybe your next chapter starts right here.

Could you be the next one to say yes? 👀

Apply to volunteer with Mercy Ships https://volunteer.mercyships.org/

10/22/2026

“Now it’s different, because I don’t have a tumor anymore. I want to go out even more.”

In 2018, Manandraibe began experiencing jaw pain, followed by swelling that continued to grow. Eventually, he had to give up his work as a mason and the soccer games he loved with his friends. As the eldest of five siblings, relying on his parents instead of helping support his family was especially difficult.

When he heard the had returned to Madagascar, he went to a screening in his town. Now, after surgery aboard the ship, Manandraibe is looking ahead to a new chapter, returning to work, rejoining his friends on the soccer field, and once again helping care for his family.

“I’ll go back to my job as a mason,” he said.

For Manandraibe, this is about more than leaving a tumor behind. It’s about getting back to the life he missed and the future he wants to build. 💙

10/21/2026

If you know, you know 👀🚢

Life on board has its own little quirks, routines, and moments that make it a unique experience. And every person who’s been part of the Mercy Ships community has a story to tell!

Do you relate? What would you add to the list? 👇

10/20/2026

“I’m really happy because now he can walk properly like everyone else.” 💙

For Rayan’s dad, Jimi, seeing his little boy walk with greater ease is a joy that’s hard to put into words.

At just 3 and a half years old, Rayan struggled to walk without falling or getting tired quickly. His parents tried to help him, but when they heard about another child who had received surgery on board the , a new possibility opened up for their family.

After surgery and around three months of recovery and rehabilitation, Rayan was walking straight, playing, and lighting up the rehab tent with his bright eyes and contagious smiles.

Now, he and his dad are heading home to their family to celebrate this new chapter with their community.

Sometimes, hope begins with one family sharing their story with another. And sometimes, it leads to little feet taking big steps toward a whole world of possibilities.

10/19/2026

Sometimes, the future begins with a dream we don’t fully understand yet.

Years later, we look back and see how far we’ve come. 💙

Who knows where your dreams might lead you?

10/18/2026

“A cheerful heart is good medicine.”
Proverbs 17:22 (NIV) 💙

A bicycle, a playful moment, and a reminder that joy can find us in unexpected places.

This Sunday, may we remember to make room for joy, wherever we are and whatever our days may hold. 🙏

10/17/2026

It’s Saturday! ☀️💙

When you’re not on duty aboard, Saturdays are often for getting outside, spending time with friends, exploring the beauty of the country we serve, and making the most of the privilege of being here.

And sometimes, that means doing a handstand with the ship in the background! 🤸‍♀️🚢

10/16/2026

Today on , we celebrate the skilled anesthesia professionals who make surgery possible and help ensure patients receive safe, compassionate care! 💙

At Mercy Ships, we are grateful for the anesthetists, educators, and partners who strengthen surgical systems, expand anesthesia training, and invest in the next generation of healthcare professionals across Africa.

10/15/2026

We know you're out there 👀🚢⁣
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Share this to help us find the next people who will bring hope and healing around the world. ⁣
Check the link in bio to find your place on board⁣
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10/14/2026

“I am free! My back feels free!” 💙

For more than 30 years, Alexandre carried a 6.5 kg mass on his back. It started growing after a fall at work, and over time, even simple things became difficult. Sitting comfortably, leaning against a wall, or lying on his back to sleep were no longer easy.

A father of 10 and grandfather of 12, Alexandre knew he needed surgery, but he couldn’t afford it. For decades, he lived with the discomfort, adapting to the limitations it brought to his everyday life.

Until one day, everything changed.

Aboard the , Alexandre finally received the surgery he had waited decades for. Today, he can look ahead to the everyday moments he once struggled with, with a new sense of freedom.

His words say it all: “I am free!” 💙

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