Mercy Ships

“I always get a little tearful when I see the ship again.” Dr. John Zwiacher has volunteered nine times in the last two and a half years. What keeps him coming back? “It’s where you belong. It’s your home here!” Want to meet volunteers like Dr. John? Find your place on board with us today. #MercyShips #TravelAbroad #VolunteerSurgeon

Healing gave Ruth more than relief from pain — it gave her a future filled with purpose. After free surgery on our ship, she’s pursuing the dream that’s been in her heart all along: becoming a nurse. “Education is going to help my future. I want to become a nurse because I want to help other people!”

There are anywhere from 40 to 60 nations represented on our ships at any given time! Their desire to bring hope and healing brings them back time and time again. And we are so grateful for them all! #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

Ruth's bowed legs could have kept her on the sidelines of life — but her resilient spirit refused to give up. Born with Blount’s disease, her legs bent at an awkward angle, making each step a painful challenge. Even with no solution in sight, Ruth remained hopeful. “I believed my daughter was going to walk straight again because she was prayerful with strong faith,” her mother shared. Then a new path opened when hope arrived.

At our HOPE Centers, healing meets creativity! Our volunteers love joining our youngest patients in artistic moments of pure joy 🎨💙 Discover how you can be part of this beautiful mission at www.mercyships.org #MercyShips #VolunteerWithPurpose #HopeAndHealing

Learning on board goes far beyond the classroom! Each year, students on the #GlobalMercy join a 6-week Student Life program, where crew from every department share passions like from rocket building, chess, and cooking. We’re so grateful for every opportunity to teach and inspire our #MercyShips Academy students!

It is #WorldKindnessDay! How can you spread some kindness today? #SpreadKindness #MercyShips #HopeAndHealing

For the first time in her life, Anjaratina is finally able to see the world! Thanks to #FreeSurgery on board the #AfricaMercy, the cataracts she was born with are gone. Today, she’s ready to go to school, play with friends, and step confidently into a brighter future! #MercyShips #Madagascar #Cataracts

🌊 You never know who you’ll meet while volunteering on board our hospital ships! Dr. Arpit Mathew and his wife, Dr. Amy Mathew, were surprised to see a familiar face on the #GlobalMercy: Their former colleague, Dr. Mark Peacock, who was also serving on board! Reunited, these three friends performed surgeries and transformed lives in #SierraLeone! 💙⚓ #Volunteer #MercyShips #HopeAndHealing #MakeADifference

“I want to see the sunlight.” For 4-year-old Anjaratina from #Madagascar, the world was a blur. Born with cataracts in both eyes, she grew up in a dim and uncertain world, unable to play with friends or attend school. After years of searching for help, a phone call changed everything: #MercyShips was sailing to her country, bringing the hope of sight and a brighter future! #HopeAndHealing #Cataracts #FreeSurgery