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Volunteer Our MissionGet Involved Stories Contact Search for: EN / SP Volunteer Donate Mercy Ships Transcending Borders Changing Lives In regions where resources are scarce, our state-of-the-art hospital ships are the most efficient way to deliver medical care to those in need. Over 50% of the world’s population lives near a coast. Our ships are the best way to reach people in great need. Empowered by your generosity, we send our hospital ships, crewed by selfless volunteer medical professionals, to people in dire need of medical care. Your donations are the driving force behind our mission. Volunteer DonateServing those in need since 1978 Globally, 5 billion people lack access to safe surgery. Children, teens and adults suffer and die every day from treatable causes, and one child in eight will die before age 5. Our hospital ships are staffed by a vibrant community of volunteers from around the world. From our volunteer surgeons, nurses and therapists to our volunteer teachers, mechanics and crew, everyone has a part to play. Join us as a volunteer and help bring state-of-the-art medical care to people in great need. Our Mission Adama, eye patient, at home after her surgery. Help save & transform lives. Give Monthly Your gift multiplies in impact to bring free life-changing surgery and improved healthcare to the world’s forgotten poor. Driven to provide hope & healing. Mercy Ships began our mission in 1978 to provide hope and healing to those in need. Each year we send hospital ships filled with volunteer professionals who selflessly provide life-changing surgeries to children and adults who otherwise would go without. Together we are saving lives. It Starts with a Location Because 50% of the world’s population lives near a coast, we can provide more surgeries for more people with our floating hospitals. We’re Built on Efficiency In regions where resources are scarce, a state-of-the-art hospital ship is the most efficient way to deliver free surgeries. We Create Lasting Change Our programs include training local professionals, providing new medical tools and resources, renovating facilities, and more. The power in a hug. Or a helping hand. The work we do together is nothing short of compassion made physical — providing a healing touch that is transformative in the lives of our patients, our volunteer crew and anyone involved in our mission. Learn more Dr. Sara Kwok carries cleft patient, Saliou on board. | SenegalYour professional skills have the power to transform lives. If you’ve always wanted to use your unique talent to transform lives and make your mark on the world, we’ve got an opportunity for you. The work of Mercy Ships impacts the lives of many — patients, families, and volunteers. Sharing your skills as a volunteer on board our hospital ships is a transformative experience that enables personal and professional growth. Join us. Volunteer with us Will Creene, radiology technician | Africa Mercy Impacting millions, globally. Through surgical care, medical training, and infrastructure development, we impact millions. With your help, Mercy Ships is working to meet the overwhelming need for safe surgery worldwide. Lives Impacted Surgical Procedures Professionals Trained Annual Volunteers Stories, Press Releases & Blog Explore the latest from Mercy Ships. Waves of Mercy : 2024 Spring Digital Newsletter A Mission You Make Possible Hope and healing are on the horizon! Our hospital ships, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy, are currently docked in Sierra Leone and Madagascar, ... Read more Meet Serigne In a village in northwest Senegal, the name Serigne holds great significance. Many people and establishments proudly bear this distinguished name throughout the village, symbolizing a belief in their potential ... Read more Fueling a Crew When Morgan Georgioff shows up for work in the morning, she knows she’s making an impact that will quickly multiply. As a galley team leader on board the floating hospital ... Read more Waves of Mercy : 2024 Spring Digital Newsletter A Mission You Make Possible Hope and healing are on the horizon! Our hospital ships, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy, are currently docked in Sierra Leone and Madagascar, ... Read more Meet Serigne In a village in northwest Senegal, the name Serigne holds great significance. Many people and establishments proudly bear this distinguished name throughout the village, symbolizing a belief in their potential ... Read more Fueling a Crew When Morgan Georgioff shows up for work in the morning, she knows she’s making an impact that will quickly multiply. As a galley team leader on board the floating hospital ... Read more View all Stories Let’s make a difference. Help bring hope and healing to people in need. Join us with your support. Volunteer Donate Stay Up to Date #mercyships Follow Mercy Ships: Links Our MissionVolunteer Get Involved Stories Contact Resources Mercy Ships (903) 939-7000 P.O. Box 1930 Garden Valley, TX 75771 Board Careers Español Gift Catalog International Mercy Minute Privacy Policy Supplier Portal Connect Receive the latest news and information about Mercy ShipsMercy Ships is a 501 (c)(3) organization. EIN: 26-2414132 Copyright © 2023 Mercy Ships Top Also of InterestKeep up to date Name First Last Country Email By submitting, I consent to receive content from Mercy Ships in accordance with their Privacy Policy . Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Learn more about planned...