Mercy Ships is the largest floating civilian hospital in the world, staffed with volunteer medical staff and crew who pay their own way to serve aboard the ship. This new PSA shows the dedication and inspiration these incredible volunteers – the Heroes of Mercy – bring to communities around the world providing free surgeries and life-changing care. Hear about their personal experiences and the joy they receive through volunteering.
Mercy Ships has worked in more than 70 countries providing services valued at more than $1.53 billion, treating more than 2.71 million direct beneficiaries. Professionals including surgeons, dentists, nurses, healthcare trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and agriculturalists donate their time and skills to the effort.
Mercy Ships is the largest floating civilian hospital in the world, staffed with volunteer medical staff and crew who pay their own way to serve aboard the ship. This new PSA shows the dedication and inspiration these incredible volunteers – the Heroes of Mercy – bring to communities around the world providing free surgeries and life-changing care. Hear about their personal experiences and the joy they receive through volunteering.
Mercy Ships has worked in more than 70 countries providing services valued at more than $1.53 billion, treating more than 2.71 million direct beneficiaries. Professionals including surgeons, dentists, nurses, healthcare trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and agriculturalists donate their time and skills to the effort.
Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to deliver free, world-class healthcare services, capacity building, and sustainable development to those with little access in the developing world. Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has worked in more than 55 developing countries, providing services valued at more than $1.7 billion and directly benefitting more than 2.8 million people. Our ships are crewed by volunteers from over 50 nations, with an average of over 1200 volunteers each year. Professionals including surgeons, dentists, nurses, healthcare trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and agriculturalists donate their time and skills. With 16 national offices and an Africa Bureau, Mercy Ships seeks to transform individuals and serve nations. For more information click on www.mercyships.org.
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