Over 50% of the population lives within 100 miles of the coast. Many nations lack clean water, reliable electricity, medical facilities and personnel. Our ships deliver a state-of-the-art hospital to port cities, providing a controlled, safe and clean environment for patients—and volunteers.
Mercy Ships began sailing on our mission to provide hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor in 1978. Each year, we’ve been able to reach more people to provide life-changing surgeries.
To date, we’ve been able to perform over 100,000 surgical procedures and provide training for thousands of local African healthcare professionals. Every port brings new challenges, new successes—and new lives transformed forever.
craniofacial tumors, cleft lip, cleft palate, ear-nose-throat diseases
Club feet, bowed legs, windswept legs and knocked knees.
Severe wound scars, benign tumors, chronic ulcers, burn contractures
childbirth complications, vesicovaginal fistulas, rectovaginal fistulas, prolapse
hernias, goiters, other issues correctible by surgery
cataracts, allergy, infection, injury, pterygium, and strabismus
terminal illnesses, patient care, spiritual and practical support
gum disease, cavities, tooth decay, tooth extraction, dental hygiene
Over 50% of the population lives within 100 miles of the coast. Many nations lack clean water, reliable electricity, medical facilities and personnel. Our ships deliver a state-of-the-art hospital to port cities, providing a controlled, safe and clean environment for patients—and volunteers.
Mercy Ships began sailing on our mission to provide hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor in 1978. Each year, we’ve been able to reach more people to provide life-changing surgeries.
To date, we’ve been able to perform over 100,000 surgical procedures and provide training for thousands of local African healthcare professionals. Every port brings new challenges, new successes—and new lives transformed forever.
craniofacial tumors, cleft lip, cleft palate, ear-nose-throat diseases
Club feet, bowed legs, windswept legs and knocked knees.
Severe wound scars, benign tumors, chronic ulcers, burn contractures
childbirth complications, vesicovaginal fistulas, rectovaginal fistulas, prolapse
hernias, goiters, other issues correctible by surgery
cataracts, allergy, infection, injury, pterygium, and strabismus
terminal illnesses, patient care, spiritual and practical support
gum disease, cavities, tooth decay, tooth extraction, dental hygiene
11 Rue 12.225,
Les Cocotiers-la Haie Vive
04 B.P 1398 Cotonou, BÉNIN
11 Rue 12.225,
Les Cocotiers-la Haie Vive
04 B.P 1398 Cotonou, BÉNIN
Tel: +229 62 38 79 79
africa@mercyships.org
© 2023 – Mercy Ships
11 Rue 12.225,
Les Cocotiers-la Haie Vive
04 B.P 1398 Cotonou, BÉNIN
11 Rue 12.225,
Les Cocotiers-la Haie Vive
04 B.P 1398 Cotonou, BÉNIN
Tel: +229 62 38 79 79
africa@mercyships.org
© 2023 – Mercy Ships