What does Mercy Ships do?

Mercy Ships is a faith-based international non-governmental organization founded in 1978. It operates the world's largest non-governmental hospital ships, delivering free surgical care, medical training, and community health services to underserved populations in African nations. Headquartered in Garden Valley, Texas, with operations in Switzerland and other locations, Mercy Ships partners with African governments to provide essential medical services, focusing on coastal nations to maximize access. The organization operates a two-ship fleet, including the Africa Mercy and the Global Mercy, which are equipped with advanced medical facilities. Mercy Ships performs life-changing surgeries for various conditions and trains local healthcare workers to enhance medical capacity. Additionally, it engages in community development and health education initiatives. All services are provided at no cost, significantly impacting the lives of individuals and families in need.