2251 - Adama
When Adama was 4 years old, he was diagnosed with cataracts that stole his vision.
Fri, 03 May 2024 - 01min
2250 - Abel
Abel was born healthy and strong. After a misplaced immunization, he had difficulty crawling.
Thu, 02 May 2024 - 01min
2249 - Boy and the Fire
The young African boy woke up in the middle of the night and noticed a flickering fire outside.
Wed, 01 May 2024 - 01min
2248 - Modou
A routine visit to the dentist could have changed Modou’s life early on if he lived in the United States.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 01min
2246 - Kodjo
Kodjo sat alone on a bench at the medical screening. His expression was intensely serious.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 01min
2245 - Justine
Justine’s fifth child died during a long and complicated delivery.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 01min
2244 - Edoh
Edoh is the youngest of six children. When she was about 4 years old, her eye became very red and swollen.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 01min
2243 - Dr. Mia's Most Memorable Experience
Doctor Mia volunteered as an anesthesiologist on board the Mercy Ship. She was raised in Indonesia and as a teenager, Mia knew she wanted to become a doctor.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 01min
2242 - Celine Sees
Celine was born with cataracts in both eyes. Her father, Honore, was a tailor and couldn’t afford surgery to help his daughter.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 01min
2241 - Auguste
For years Auguste pursued his dream of growing and educating his country’s next generation.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 01min
2240 - Aissatou
Aissatou was born with a severe cleft lip. For 4 years, her father searched for help for his daughter.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 01min
2239 - Adoption
A baby girl was born three months premature, on a small island near the Ivory Coast in West Africa.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 01min
2238 - Ama
Ama wore a scarf around her head to hide the right side of her face.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 01min
2237 - Nyamah's Transformation
John Erickson was a missionary in Guinea when he found 10 year old Nyamah.
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 01min
2236 - Alfred's Second Visit
It's not often that our patients return to our ships years after their surgery.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 01min
2235 - Three Blind Children
For seven years Genieve has been the eyes for her three children.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 01min
2234 - Life-Changing Testimony
63-year-old Victorie sat in church reflecting on the past 21 years.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 01min
2233 - Gyslain Stands Strong
Adolescence is often an awkward and self-conscious time.
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 01min
2232 - Fortune's New Nose
Fortuné was born premature with underdeveloped lungs. He received oxygen through a tube in his nose.
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 01min
2231 - Carole's Healing
Janviera’s children studied by the kerosene lamp. Carole was the only girl of five children and loved to help her mother.
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 01min
2230 - Baby Desiree
One Friday afternoon, an elderly woman showed up at the Mercy Ship in Benin with her newborn grandson in her arms.
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 01min
2229 - Alfred
When the Mercy Ship arrived in Benin, West Africa, it was just in time.
Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 01min
2228 - A Mother's Persistence
When Maurel was 2 years old, Rene, his concerned mother, took him to a local hospital because of his bowed legs.
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 01min
2227 - Alimatou
Alimatou’s facial tumor grew bigger every day. Because of this, her husband took the children and abandoned her.
Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 01min
2226 - Not Alone
Veronique had labored with her first child for five days.
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 01min
2225 - Salvation Shall Come
In the middle of the night Perlagie couldn’t sleep.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 01min
2224 - Radio Broadcast of Hope
When Richard was a baby, his parents sought help for his cleft lip.
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 01min
2223 - Life Changing Drink
Rebecca lay in her bed the night before her surgery.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 01min
2222 - Josiah's Belt
When Josiah received free surgery on board the Mercy Ship, he also received freedom from generational bondage.
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 01min
2221 - Freely Receive, Freely Give
Veronique stood in her wooden stall, selling goods at the market.
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 01min
2220 - Electrifying Mercy
Glenn Lashley volunteered on the Mercy Ship in Guinea as an electrician.
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 01min
2219 - Baby Jugie
Baby Jugie was born with a cleft lip and palate.
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 01min
2218 - Help for Odilon
Odilon’s aunt was visiting and noticed a bump on his face, but his mother said it was nothing.
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 01min
2217 - Following Jesus
Marty came to volunteer as a chaplain on board the Africa Mercy with his family.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 01min
2216 - Encouraging Patient
Dr. Venter just completed his 40th visit on board one of our Mercy Ships as a volunteer plastic surgeon.
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 01min
2215 - Baby Paul
Baby Paul came on board at just 4 months old.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 01min
2214 - Miracles
After a horrible accident, Jules rushed his 1-year-old son to the hospital where they could do nothing to help.
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 01min
2213 - Gift of Hope
Little Cheikh was born with a cleft lip and palate.
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 01min
2212 - The Crowds on Screening Day
Mercy Ships’ founder Don Stephens shares his feelings after visiting a medical screening site years ago in Guinea, West Africa.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 01min
2211 - Playground Project
Remember the exhilaration of soaring high in the sky on your school swing set?
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 01min
2210 - Hope For the Farmer
Kotiam is a farmer and father of 14 children. Several years ago, a growth began to form on his neck.
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 01min
2209 - Not the End of the Story
In Ivory Coast, West Africa, Jules Yapo and his wife were picking coffee beans in a field while their children played nearby.
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 01min
2208 - Friendship
Nurse Laura Rawson was drawn to her patient that didn’t want anyone to touch her or talk with her.
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 01min
2207 - Free to Smile
Imagine walking around with a tennis ball in your mouth.
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 01min
2206 - Prince Eddie
Prince Eddie was a businessman who kept his briefcase next to his hospital bed.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 01min
2205 - Transformed by God's Word
When patients come to us with large tumors or windswept legs, we provide free surgery and transform their appearance and mobility.
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 01min
2204 - Joy Out Loud
Ramatulai’s jaw had been locked since she was born. For 20 years, she couldn’t fully open her mouth.
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 01min
2203 - Josue
When Josue was only 6 weeks old, a cloudy layer began to cover both of his eyes.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 01min
2202 - Inward Transformation
The transformations our patients go through are far more than physical.
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 01min
2201 - God Had Other Plans
In the United States, one would never think of dying from a dental infection.
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 01min
2200 - Dream Alive Again
At just 21 years old, Papa was a hard-working mechanic pursuing his dream of fixing motorbikes.
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 01min
2199 - Into the Arms of Jesus
Mariama suffered episodes where she’d suddenly fall and lose consciousness.
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 01min
2198 - Go Tell Someone
Florentine faced almost as much rejection as her son born with a cleft lip.
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 01min
2197 - A Stranger Offers Hope
Emmanuel is a father of two who suffered for many years with a benign tumor on his jaw.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 01min
2196 - Beautiful Inside and Out
Little Elisabeth was known in her community for her sweet smile and kind heart.
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 01min
2195 - Alba's Tears
Tears can express many emotions. The Bible says our tears are precious, and God collects them
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 01min
2194 - Esperance
One night, Esperance was woken up by her husband standing over her.
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 01min
2193 - Benedict
Benedict was born with club feet. Now nine years old, he has learned to walk on the curled-under tops of his feet.
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 01min
2192 - The Impossible Possible
Oceane was born with a tiny opening at the back of her skull. That opening allowed spinal fluid to escape from her brain.
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 01min
2191 - Suzanna
Suzanna had labored for days only to deliver a still born baby. In her sorrow, she found that she too had been injured
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 01min
2190 - Marthlyn
Marthlyn stands out in a crowd. People stare. They point and laugh. She is viewed as an outcast by her community
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 01min
2189 - Lincoln
By the time Lincoln was 36 years old, he had already weathered many storms. Living in a country where civil war broke out
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 01min
2188 - It Just So Happens
The patient felt her way up the gangway with a hole in her cornea.
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 01min
2187 - It Is Possible
Marie had already survived being orphaned, teen pregnancy, civil war and becoming a refugee.
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 01min
2186 - God Is Good
Biso was a widow and mother of 4 children who struggled to support her family.
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 01min
2185 - Emmanuel
A crowd of excited children holding colorful signs waited for their friend to return.
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 01min
2184 - Free Gifts
When Lincoln boarded the Africa Mercy, he didn’t know he was about to receive more than free surgery.
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 01min
2183 - Fearfully and Wonderfully
There was no hospital where Mary Johnson lived. She spent 2 days in labor without professional medical assistance.
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 01min
2182 - Train Them Up
Carlos was 6 years old when he first knew he wanted to be a missionary.
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 01min
2181 - Arthur
Arthur is the youngest of five children. He was born with a benign tumor growing on the right side of his face.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 01min
2180 - A Sister's Love
Beatrice couldn’t stand by as her family neglected her little brother who was born with bi-lateral club feet.
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 01min
2179 - A New Leg
Oebele came to volunteer with Mercy Ships as a Mechanic Fitter.
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 01min
2178 - Multiplied Donation
Pastor Bill was excited to send Mercy Ships the church’s donation of $4130.02. But the 2 cents seemed odd.
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 01min
2177 - Hard to Keep Quiet
Sitting on the deck of the Africa Mercy, looking out at Monrovia, Liberia, Milton Dunbar waited as his leg healed from his free surgery on board.
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 01min
2176 - Akoko's New Eyes
In the Western world, many birth defects are easily corrected. But this is not the case in West Africa
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 01min
2175 - See What God Can Do
Anthony was born with a large growth on his lower back. It was the result of a bone defect in his spinal column.
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 01min
2174 - Healing for Lolly
Being a mother to five children can be challenging. But for 45-year-old Lolly, life became more complicated.
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 01min
2173 - Adama's Freedom
Adama was like any other boy his age. The 7-year-old loved to play and explore the world around him.
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 01min
2172 - Dr. Jim
As Dr. Jim walks through the Mercy Ship, he grabs the hands of those he passes.
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 01min
2171 - Joy Complete
Esther was fleeing for her life with her husband and two small children.
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 01min
2170 - Sambany
For 36 years a tumor grew on Sambany’s face and neck. It became a monstrous burden.
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 01min
2169 - Prince
When Prince was 7 years old, he became nearsighted and all he could see were faint shapes.
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 01min
2168 - New Year New Hope
Happy New Year! We wanted to begin this new year of possibility with a note of thankfulness.
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 01min
2167 - Unspeakable Joy
When walking through the wards, nurse Rachel Greenland noticed one patient whose massive smile lit up the room.
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 01min
2166 - Umu's Story
Have you ever met someone whose eyes dance when they talk?
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 01min
2165 - Maria's Young Calling
Maria was nine years old when her parents took her to tour a mercy Ships vessel in Gisbon, New Zealand.
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 01min
2164 - No Longer Alone
Children who are receiving free, reconstructive plastic surgery usually have a prolonged stay on board.
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 01min
2163 - New Beginnings
The start of a new year means the opportunity for new beginnings.
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 - 01min
2162 - Season of Thankfulness
This season has been one of immense hope and healing.
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 01min
2161 - Sidy's Art
Sidy came to the Mercy Ship for surgery to remove his large tumor.
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 01min
2160 - Thank You
Paula Pheasant thinks that her job is a hidden gem on the ship because she and her team are the first people to see the patients wake up to a new life.
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 01min
2159 - Small Touch
The older gentleman sat on the edge of his hospital bed when the surgeon came to go over the details of his upcoming surgery.
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 01min
2158 - Coming Alive
Nurse Rachel Greenland has served with Mercy Ships for over 20 years.
Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 01min
2157 - Adama's Story
Childhood should be filled with joyous sights and memories. But for Adama, it was filled with shadows.
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 01min
2156 - A Christmas Thank You
In this season of hustle and bustle, we want to take a moment to stop and count our blessings.
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 01min
2155 - Mohammed's Sacrifice
Mohammed Mattia became an orphan at the age of 17.
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 01min
2154 - Sorbi
Like a Shepherd searching diligently for lost sheep, the Mercy Ships medical team drove hours over bumpy, dusty roads.
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 01min
2153 - Comfort Through Sharing
Diane Rickard who works with media relations for Mercy Ships was sitting with a family that was going to be featured in a video.
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 01min