Noticias y testimonios

For years, Haja’s family in Madagascar carried the stigma of his children's bowed legs due to untreated rickets. Discover the heartwarming story of Fenitra, Rolland, and Rody, and how Mercy Ships’ hospital ship transformed their lives, their future, and their family name forever.

Aimee lived for nine years hiding a pain that transformed her life. After becoming a mother, a silent uterovaginal prolapse stripped away her job and independence. Discover how surgery aboard Mercy Ships not only healed her body but also gave her back the voice to help other women.

After years of physical limitation and social isolation due to a severe burn contracture, eight-year-old Musu found hope aboard the hospital ship Global Mercy™. In Sierra Leone, where specialized surgery is often out of reach, this life-changing procedure restored Musu’s mobility and her confidence. From being teased by peers to dreaming of becoming a nurse, follow Musu’s journey of healing and the mission of Mercy Ships to transform lives through free, world-class surgical care.

Abubakarr’s Journey: From a Dream to His First Pair of Shoes For 6-year-old Abubakarr, something as simple as putting on a pair of shoes was an unreachable dream due to a congenital condition. After years of facing mockery and frequent falls, a 90-minute surgery aboard the hospital ship Global Mercy changed his life forever. Discover the inspiring story of this young leader from Sierra Leone who, at last, runs free today wearing his brand-new shoes.

Little Armella was born with a tumor weighing nearly as much as a large grapefruit—a physical and social burden that threatened her future in Madagascar. Discover how the arrival of the hospital ship Africa Mercy® transformed her life, restoring her health and bringing peace to her family in a true Christmas miracle.

The Miraculous Story of Marie Jeanne and Germaine Eighty-year-old Marie Jeanne lost her sight due to cataracts. A year later, her daughter, Germaine, suffered the same affliction, losing her independence. Hope arrived with the opportunity to receive free surgery aboard the Africa Mercy® hospital ship from Mercy Ships. Mother and daughter traveled and were operated on at the same time. Their cataracts were so advanced that they could only perceive movement. The day after the operation, the medical team removed the patches: both their sights were restored. Marie Jeanne has returned to weaving, and Germaine regained her independence and work in the fields. "Our eyes can see, and our hearts are filled with happiness. We no longer live in darkness," declared Marie Jeanne. Discover how you can help at www.nde.ong.