{"id":41,"date":"2024-07-17T18:23:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T01:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mercyships.onpressidium.com\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:18:22","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t\tBringing Free, Life-Changing Surgeries to Africa\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Mercy Ships Canada is part of a global movement delivering essential surgical care through hospital ships.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by over 2,500 volunteers, we bring hope and healing to communities in need-completely free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>To carry out these missions, we use a fleet of civilian hospital ships: the <em>Africa Mercy<\/em> and the <em>Global Mercy.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/how-we-help\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover Our Mission\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMedical Care That Changes Lives\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Mariama, Sira, Awa, Amadou&#8230; and so many others who can smile again thanks to the health care and surgeries performed by Mercy Ships volunteer crews.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SLG241221_MUSU_SLG09363_AFTER_TUIJL_DOCK_TT013_HI-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Musu\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Reaching New Heights: A Healed Arm and Rekindled Joy<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>After a severe burn left her arm contracted, young Musu received life-changing surgery aboard the Global Mercy. Now healed, she&#8217;s back in school, full of confidence and hope for the future.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/patient\/musu-plastic-reconstructive-surgery\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/patient\/musu-plastic-reconstructive-surgery\/\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MGD240703_ARMELLA_MGB08107_BEFORE_JC001_HI-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Armella before surgery\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>A Mercy Ships Christmas Miracle: Armella&#8217;s Healing Ignites Hope<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The day of Armella&#8217;s birth was a celebratory occasion, but a growth behind her ear became a cause for concern. This Christmas, fill a tiny heart with love!<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/patient\/armellas-healing-ignites-hope\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/patient\/armellas-healing-ignites-hope\/\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SLG250221_MARION_SLG08356_AFTER_VERANDA_MVP002_HI-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Umbilical Hernia\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Umbilical Hernia: Marion&#8217;s Story<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Marion was born with an umbilical hernia; a condition that had grown more severe overtime. Learn more about her transformation!<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/patient\/marions-story-umbilical-hernia\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/patient\/marions-story-umbilical-hernia\/\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SLF240416_MAMADOU_SLF30193_AFTER_HOMEVISIT_AB018_HI-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mamadou, ophtalmic patient\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>New Vision and New Life for Mamadou<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>For Mamadou, receiving a free surgery changed his life as he could see things so clearly for the first time.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/patient\/new-vision-and-new-life-for-mamadou\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/patient\/new-vision-and-new-life-for-mamadou\/\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SLF231001_CATHERINE_ALY_REUNION_TT024_HI-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Aly Hall and Catherine Conteh together in front of the Global Mercy after not seeing each other for 30 years.\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Let&#8217;s Make a Difference With Generosity and Gratitude<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Join us today and be part of a global generosity movement! Every act of generosity counts.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/patient\/giving-tuesday-2024-lets-make-a-difference-with-generosity-and-gratitude\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/patient\/giving-tuesday-2024-lets-make-a-difference-with-generosity-and-gratitude\/\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SLF230920_LUCY_SLF08061_BEFORE_EB016_HI-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lucy, maxillofacial patient, the morning of her hospital admission.\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Resilience in the Face of Pain: Lucy&#8217;s Story<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\tHer surgery to remove a tumor lasted 5 hours, requiring a team of 4 surgeons and scrub nurses &#8211; and it was a success!\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/patient\/resilience-in-the-face-of-pain\/\" target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/patient\/resilience-in-the-face-of-pain\/\"><\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWe&#8217;ve seen firsthand the challenges that arise when people don&#8217;t have access to safe and timely healthcare. It weakens communities and leaves individuals vulnerable.\t<\/h2>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/featured-image-ueber-uns-crew-vor-africa-mercy-senegal.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteers\" height=\"477\" width=\"552\" title=\"featured-image-ueber-uns-crew-vor-africa-mercy-senegal\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMercy Ships has been offering free healthcare for over 45 years.\t<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Two surgical ships, the\u00a0<em>Global Mercy<\/em>\u00a0and the\u00a0<em>Africa Mercy<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Over 2,500 qualified volunteers from all over the world serve annually.<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship and training programs support local medical professionals in achieving long-term success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/about-us\/our-mission\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMercy Ships, a Heartfelt Story\t<\/h2>\n\tSince 1978, Mercy Ships has been providing medical care, surgeries and<br \/>\ndental treatment to people in need in Africa.\nMore than 5 million people do not have access to basic health care,<br \/>\neven though this should be a right for every human being.\n<p>This situation is not inevitable.\u00a0<strong>You can help by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-SQ200.png\" alt=\"1 SQ200\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" title=\"1 SQ200\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tMaking a Donation\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Every contribution counts. Every donation is a step in the right direction, making a difference in the life of someone in need of basic medical care. There are many options to donate and create positive change.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/en\/donation\/options\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake a Donation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-SQ200.png\" alt=\"2 SQ200\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" title=\"2 SQ200\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tBecoming a Volunteer\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Would you like to do more than just make a donation, and join us in helping those who need it most? 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