Mercy Ships South Africa

15/08/2026

14/08/2026

Hillary, a Ghanaian nurse, is serving on the , caring for patients, growing professionally, and preparing for the ship's arrival in her home country.

As Mercy Ships prepares to return to Ghana, you could be part of the next chapter. Whether you're a healthcare professional or serve in another role, your skills can help bring hope and healing to thousands of patients.

Learn more about volunteering: www.mercyships.co.za

13/08/2026

Behind every surgery is a person with a story. A child able to run and play. A parent returning to work. Someone seeing clearly again. Someone smiling with confidence for the first time in years.

Thank you for making these transformations possible.

12/08/2026

💙 Behind every well-run ward is someone making sure the details are taken care of.
Meet Patricia Mofokeng, our incredible Ward Admin Assistant. Through her dedication, efficiency, and servant-hearted approach, Patricia helps create a smooth and supportive environment for both patients and crew members.
Thank you, Patricia, for the vital role you play in transforming lives through your work.

11/08/2026

After returning home, Amara welcomed the Mercy Ships team to his village, where they saw firsthand how much his life had changed.

For his mother, Betty, who once watched her son endure bullying and isolation, the visit was a chance to celebrate the confident young boy he was becoming and thank everyone who helped make his surgery possible.

You can help make more stories like Amara's possible. Whether by volunteering, donating, or sharing our mission, you can be part of bringing hope and healing to people who need it most. Learn more at Home - Mercy Ships .

Photo Credit: Inge Wiersma

10/08/2026

Amara's story is a reminder that no one changes a life alone.

Before his orthopedic surgery aboard the , routine blood screening revealed that Amara is a sickle cell carrier. The discovery meant his operation required additional planning to ensure it could be carried out safely.

Every step of his healing has depended on people contributing their expertise, generosity, and care to help him take his own steps again. Hope is built through many hands, each playing a part in someone's transformation.

Be part of the next transformation. Learn more at www.mercyships.co.za

10/08/2026

Who's that sailing over the horizon? It's the crew of the Mercy, excited to begin a new season of hope and healing in Ghana! We hopped on board after maintenance in Las Palmas, Spain, just in time for a chat with Rehab Team Lead Rosella. Take her word for it: the atmosphere is inspiring!

09/08/2026

Can you guess which roles we need volunteers for on board our Mercy Ships?

Spoiler: all of them! We need everything from ward nurses to electricians to teachers.

Want to make a difference while pursuing your passion? Apply at www.mercyships.co.za

08/08/2026

For years, Thierry watched a small swelling grow into a large facial tumor that changed the way others saw him and the way he saw himself.

Today, after care on the , he can smile with confidence and look to the future with hope.

Before surgery, Thierry said, "Once the surgery is done, I will confidently show myself." Now, he can.



Photo Credit: Tirsa Tapia Zamora

07/08/2026

For years, his children Arla and Elidiot lived with bowed legs that caused pain, made them late for school, and left them vulnerable to teasing.

Before surgery, their father, Christophe, had one simple request: photograph his children holding hands before and after their operations.

Now, the photos tell a different story, one of healing and new possibilities.

Read their story on our blog.

Photo Credit: Tirsa Tapia Zamora