Welcome to Mercy Ships

Benin, West Africa, one of the world's poorest nations. It was still dark when doctors, nurses and other volunteers arrived for patient screening. Thousands of people were already waiting for their opportunity to experience hope and healing. People were quiet as they waited, knowing they would be seen by a Mercy Ships doctor or nurse. There was a sense of expectation and hope in people's eyes.

Mother's Day Appeal

Australian mothers, please click for more information on how to help us fund 800 surgeries for needy mothers this year.

For over 30 years, the internationally recognised ship-based charity has been providing FREE medical, dental and community development aid to the poorest nations of the earth. Mercy Ships operates the world's largest non-governmental hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. She is nearly the length of two football fields, has SIX state of the art operating theatres and 78 hospital beds.

More than 7000 FREE surgeries are performed each year on the Africa Mercy. This is made possible by the goodwill of the VOLUNTEER medical and support staff who pay their way to the ship and the generous contributions of supporters in the developed world. Join us as we bring HOPE and HEALING to the world's forgotten poor. Enjoy your visit!