Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to provide free surgery, training and dental care in developing nations. Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has worked in more than 70 countries providing services valued at more than $1 billion, with more than 2.35 million direct beneficiaries.
Each year Mercy Ships has more than 1,200 volunteers from over 40 nations. Professionals include surgeons, dentists, nurses, healthcare trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and photographers, writers and more, all donating their time and skills to the effort.
The majority of the world’s population does not have access to a doctor or the financial means to seek treatment.
A dirty waiting room and a run-down operating theatre with old, non-sterile equipment mean a mild injury could result in a fatal illness.
Mercy Ships works with local governments and the World Health Organisation to help respond to this challenge.
Over 50% of the world’s population lives within 100 miles of the coast.
Our ships deliver a state-of-the-art hospital to port cities, providing a controlled, safe and clean environment for patients and volunteers.
The Africa Mercy, the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship, is crewed by over 400 volunteers from around the world and brings hope and healing to hundreds of thousands of people who could never have believed it possible.
Mercy Ships Canada resources surgery related programs that bring hope and healing to those who have limited access to healthcare.
Mercy Ships increases access to healthcare around the world. Working with qualified local and international partners, Mercy Ships programs offer global support to developing countries, seeking to make healthcare accessible to all.
“I applaud the Mercy Ships in their efforts of transformational development as they make a lasting difference in a world of need."
Nelson Mandela, Ancien président, Afrique du Sud
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