by Brenda van Straten | Aug 31, 2021 | Volunteer Stories
The Mercy Ships community onboard our hospital ships is like none other. Our volunteer crew bring their unique skills and vibrant life experiences from around the world to serve the people who need it most. It’s about so much more than a professional title. It’s about...
by Brenda van Straten | Aug 20, 2021 | Volunteer Stories
Transforming Lives in their Own Countries: Meet the Mercy Ships Local Crew As a volunteer-based organization, it’s no secret that our crewmembers come from around the world to serve. But you might not know that our international crew aren’t the only ones sharing their...
by Brenda van Straten | Aug 16, 2021 | Patient Stories
Aliou is energetic, affectionate, and persistent. At 5 years old, this boy loves riding bikes, chasing bubbles, and dancing. Aliou is like most little boys — except for one thing. A fire left the young boy with third-degree burns on his right arm. With...
by Brenda van Straten | Aug 14, 2021 | Patient Stories
For 10 years, Lydienne’s world grew darker … and darker … Slowly losing her eyesight from cataracts felt like a lifelong prison sentence for the 65-year-old seamstress. The blindness stole her independence because she was forced to rely on family members to be her...
by Brenda van Straten | Aug 14, 2021 | Patient Stories
The first sight of 3-month-old Paul revealed a feather-light bundle cradled in his desperate mother’s arms. His skin was paper-thin and his body remarkably tiny. He weighed just over 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) – less than he had when he was first born. The tiny baby was...
