About Mercy Ships Australia




What others say about Mercy Ships…
“It is with pleasure that I write in support of Mercy Ships and the work the organization does in providing primary health care and community services to many thousands of people in dire need of help. This work serves many of the world's poor and underprivileged by imparting hope as well as providing much-needed medical attention. Its parallel emphasis on community-based training and agricultural infrastructure projects ensures that the longer-term growth of developing nations is also addressed.” John Howard – Prime Minister, Australia
“I know I speak on the behalf of many, many millions of people when I say thank you very much to all of you for your dedication, for your caring, for the gifting of yourself in the way in which you do. You are wonderful, thank you.” Desmond Tutu - Archbishop Emeritus, South Africa
Their work goes beyond healing and comforting the sick... it provides a sense of hope that is badly needed in the places they work. I am delighted to give my support to Mercy Ships." Tony Blair - Prime Minister, UK
“I applaud the Mercy Ships in their efforts of transformational development as they make a lasting difference in a world of need. Mercy Ships has committed themselves to the vision of an African renaissance in their vision of bringing hope and healing to the continent of Africa. … I salute the vision and mission of Mercy Ships and ask that you join me in supporting their noble work and contribute to make this world a better place. " Nelson Mandela - Former President, South Africa
"Mercy Ships has shown great compassion on the Liberian people for a little more than a year since docking off the Liberian shores. On behalf of the Liberian people, I wish to thank all the volunteers on the ship who come from all over the world for their sacrifice and the comfort they have given to so many poor and needy." Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf - President, Liberia

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Mercy Ships exists as a compassionate response to a world in need. On ships and land bases, dedicated volunteers bring their wide-ranging skills to promote health and well-being by serving the urgent surgical needs of the forgotten poor and empowering developing communities.

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