Across sub-Saharan Africa, millions of people live without access to safe, affordable medical care. Treatable conditions such as cleft lips, cataracts, or tumors often go untreated for years — not because the solutions don’t exist, but because they’re out of reach. Mercy Ships operates the world’s largest civilian hospital ships, staffed by volunteer medical professionals who provide free surgeries, dental care, and post-operative treatment to the poorest and most vulnerable. But we do more than heal — we invest in long-term transformation. Alongside surgical care, Mercy Ships trains and mentors local medical teams to strengthen healthcare systems from within. Each port visit is a commitment to restore lives, build capacity, and offer hope where it's long been deferred. Behind every surgery is a network of donors, volunteers, and business partners who make this mission possible — from Switzerland to Senegal, from boardroom to hospital ship.